Barnstaple weather in March (Devon, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does March bring to Barnstaple? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Barnstaple includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 11°C. At night, they generally drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Barnstaple in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 115 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barnstaple climate page with graphs.

 

Barnstaple, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 115 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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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