Preston weather in March (Northumberland, United Kingdom)

How is March weather typically in Preston? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Preston typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Preston in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 114 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Preston. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Preston, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 114 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (60 KM, 37 Miles).

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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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