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Cornwall Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in March.

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Newquay St Austell Penzance Bude

Planning a getaway to Cornwall, the United Kingdom this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Cornwall in March

Cornwall, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Cornwall generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Newquay.

For specific regional insights in Cornwall, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Porthscatho with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Gooseham with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Newquay receives about 127 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Cornwall by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cornwall — and find the best time to visit. (based on Newquay)

January11°C (52°F) February10°C (50°F) March12°C (54°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December11°C (52°F)
Best Time to Visit Cornwall →

Best Places to Visit in Cornwall in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cornwall.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Cornwall

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Cornwall, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Cornwall (March)

Precipitation variation in Cornwall (March)

Newquay

In March Newquay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
127 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Newquay →

St Austell

In March St Austell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
127 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in St Austell →

Penzance

In March Penzance generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
127 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Penzance →

Bude

In March Bude generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
125 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bude →

Falmouth

In March Falmouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
127 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Falmouth →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cornwall in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Newquay 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
St Austell 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Penzance 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Bude 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Falmouth 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Padstow 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Cornwall weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in March?

Cornwall, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Newquay average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in March?

Average temperatures in Cornwall, the United Kingdom during March range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Newquay.

Does Cornwall, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Newquay averages just 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Cornwall, the United Kingdom.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Cornwall, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Cornwall, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Newquay.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Newquay. In contrast, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Cornwall.

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