Newcastle upon Tyne weather in March (Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Newcastle upon Tyne in March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During March, Newcastle upon Tyne usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Newcastle upon Tyne in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With about 114 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Newcastle upon Tyne. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Newcastle upon Tyne, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 114 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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