Canterbury weather in March (Kent, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Canterbury in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Canterbury generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Canterbury in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 113 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 Canterbury climate page with graphs.

 

Canterbury, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 113 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in March and which places have the best weather 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 Canterbury 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

Interested in more climate information?

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