Leicester weather in March (Leicestershire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Leicester during March? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In March, Leicester typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 11°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Leicester in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 105 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August 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 Leicester climate page with graphs.

 

Leicester, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 105 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

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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 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

Interested in more climate information?

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