Cowes Weather in March

March in Cowes brings low temperatures around 12°C (54°F) during the day, dropping to 5°C (41°F) at night, with the driest conditions of the year.

Rainfall in Cowes in March

As the driest month, it's a good time for hiking and exploring the area, even if you'll need to layer up. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data, with 53 mm (2.1 in) average. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Cowes in March

March in Cowes sees highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) overnight. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. With overnight lows of 5°C (41°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Cowes in March

The area enjoys a balanced 119 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Average water temperature in March

At 9°C (48°F), the water is very cold. Most people find it too uncomfortable for anything beyond a brief wade.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Cowes.

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Cowes Temperature in March

Min Temperature 5°C (41°F)  

Max Temperature 12°C (54°F)  

Water Temperature 9°C (48°F) *  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 53 mm (2.1 in)  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 119 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 11 Miles).

What to Wear in Cowes in March

The weather can be unpredictable in March, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. The water temperature sits at about 9°C (48°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Cowes in March

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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More climate data for Cowes

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