Bassenthwaite Lake weather in March (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Bassenthwaite Lake during March? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of March in Bassenthwaite Lake typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 10°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Bassenthwaite Lake in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 86 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Bassenthwaite Lake. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bassenthwaite Lake, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 86 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (72 KM, 44 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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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