Dorchester weather in March (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Is Dorchester a good destination in March, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

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

Precipitation

Dorchester in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 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. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 115 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dorchester, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 115 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (59 KM, 37 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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