Downton weather in March (Wiltshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does March bring to Downton? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Downton tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Downton in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 115 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

 

Downton, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 115 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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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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