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Barnstaple Weather in March

March in Barnstaple sees daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) at night. With around 74 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.

Rainfall in Barnstaple in March

Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month, with 74 mm (2.9 in) on average. This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Barnstaple in March

Daytime temperatures in Barnstaple reach 11°C (52°F) in March, dropping to 5°C (41°F) at night. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. At 5°C (41°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Barnstaple in March

The area enjoys a balanced 115 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. August typically offers the best weather for Barnstaple.

Barnstaple Temperature in March

Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
11°C (52°F)
Chance of Rain
60%
Precipitation
74 mm (2.9 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Sunshine
115 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (54 KM, 33 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Barnstaple in March

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in March, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Barnstaple in March

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    5/10
  • Cycling
    6/10
  • Walking
    6/10
  • Camping
    4/10
  • Outdoor sports
    6/10

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