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Peterborough Weather in March
March in Peterborough averages 5°C (41°F) during the day and -5°C (23°F) at night. Quite a bit of snow/rainfall is typical this month, with around 67 mm (2.6 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.
Rainfall in Peterborough in March
Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have snow/rain, averaging 67 mm (2.6 in). Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.
Temperature in Peterborough in March
March in Peterborough brings low temperatures, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and nights around -5°C (23°F). The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. At -5°C (23°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Peterborough. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Peterborough Temperature in March
Min Temperature
-5°C (23°F)
Max Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Chance of Rain
39%
Precipitation
67 mm (2.6 in)
Rainy days
12 days
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Peterborough in March
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Peterborough in March. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket.
What To Do in Peterborough in March
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling3/10 -
Walking3/10 -
Barbeque1/10 -
Camping1/10 -
Outdoor sports3/10
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