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Cumbria Weather in March

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

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Windermere Keswick Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside

Planning a journey to Cumbria, 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 Cumbria in March

Cumbria, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Cumbria generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Windermere.

For a closer look at conditions across Cumbria, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gilsland with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Grizebeck with 113 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Windermere, you can expect around 114 hours of sunlight in March, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Cumbria by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cumbria in March

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

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 Cumbria

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

Temperature range in Cumbria (March)

Precipitation variation in Cumbria (March)

Windermere

In March Windermere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
114 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Windermere →

Keswick

In March Keswick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Keswick →

Bowness-on-Windermere

In March Bowness-on-Windermere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
114 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bowness-on-Windermere →

Ambleside

In March Ambleside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
114 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ambleside →

Penrith

In March Penrith generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Penrith →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Windermere 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Keswick 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Bowness-on-Windermere 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Ambleside 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Penrith 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Kendal 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Cumbria weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Cumbria, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Windermere sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

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

In Windermere, the average daytime high in March is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Cumbria, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Windermere sits around 104 mm (4.1 in).

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Cumbria, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Windermere.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Windermere. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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