Cotswolds Weather in March

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

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Cheltenham Stow on the Wold Chipping Campden Cirencester

Planning a journey to the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Cotswolds in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Cheltenham.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 56 mm (2.2 in) in Cheltenham. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Cheltenham typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Cheltenham as an example - it receives around 109 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the Cotswolds by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) This monthJune20°C (68°F) July22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the Cotswolds →

Best Places to Visit in the Cotswolds in March

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

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 the Cotswolds

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

Temperature range in the Cotswolds (March)

Precipitation variation in the Cotswolds (March)

Cheltenham

In March Cheltenham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
76 hours
109 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cheltenham →

Stow on the Wold

In March Stow on the Wold generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
113 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Stow on the Wold →

Chipping Campden

In March Chipping Campden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
76 hours
109 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Chipping Campden →

Cirencester

In March Cirencester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
113 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cirencester →

Bourton on the Water

In March Bourton on the Water generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
113 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bourton on the Water →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Cotswolds, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cheltenham 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Stow on the Wold 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Chipping Campden 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Cirencester 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Bourton on the Water 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Bibury 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

The Cotswolds weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom brings unpleasant weather. In Cheltenham, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Cheltenham peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in March, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

March is on the drier side in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom. Cheltenham averages only about 56 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Cheltenham. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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