Basildon weather in March (Essex, United Kingdom)

Curious about the March weather in Basildon? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Basildon typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 12°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Basildon in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 115 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Basildon, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 115 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

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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 Basildon in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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