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Carlisle Weather in March

During March, Carlisle experiences low daytime temperatures of 10°C (50°F) and cooler nights around 3°C (37°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 80 mm (3.1 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Carlisle in March

Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month, with 80 mm (3.1 in) on average. Rain falls on many days this month, but usually in relatively small amounts. A light waterproof is more useful than a heavy umbrella.

Temperature in Carlisle in March

March in Carlisle brings low temperatures, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and nights around 3°C (37°F). Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. Nights fall to 3°C (37°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Carlisle in March

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 86 hours of sunshine.

March in Carlisle has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Carlisle Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm (3.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 86 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 26% *  
* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Best Places 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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Carlisle in March

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Carlisle in March. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Carlisle in March

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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