March Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in March, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate March. Expect long, bright days with 207 hours in July and darker periods with just 57 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1606 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, March serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

March enjoys an average of 1606 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

June, March’s wettest month, receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our March Precipitation page.