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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.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. August typically offers the best weather for Barnstaple.
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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).
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.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in March - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Hike the South West Coast Path
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