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Derbyshire weather in March

Thinking about venturing to Derbyshire this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Derbyshire in March?

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

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Matlock.

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Long Eaton with an average of 50 mm to moderate rainfall in Buxton with 78 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Matlock usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. The city Matlock usually sees around 123 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For specific regional insights in Derbyshire for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Derbyshire climate page.

Where to go in Derbyshire in March

Find the average weather conditions in March for the most popular destinations in Derbyshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Derbyshire

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Derbyshire?

Average weather in Matlock

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

Matlock
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
79 hours 
65 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March March
10°C 
3°C 
123 hours 
61 mm 
18 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
13°C 
4°C 
155 hours 
69 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Matlock

Average weather in Derby

In March Derby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Derby
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
9°C 
2°C 
80 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March March
11°C 
3°C 
119 hours 
54 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
April   >> April
>>  
14°C 
5°C 
155 hours 
63 mm 
15 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Derby

Average weather in Bakewell

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

Bakewell
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
8°C 
1°C 
79 hours 
78 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March March
10°C 
3°C 
123 hours 
72 mm 
18 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
13°C 
4°C 
155 hours 
77 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Bakewell

Average weather in Buxton

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

Buxton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
8°C 
1°C 
67 hours 
85 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March March
10°C 
3°C 
101 hours 
78 mm 
19 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
138 hours 
81 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Buxton

Average weather in Ashbourne

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

Ashbourne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
80 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March March
10°C 
3°C 
119 hours 
62 mm 
18 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
13°C 
4°C 
155 hours 
70 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Ashbourne

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

Is March the best time to visit Derbyshire?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Derbyshire with often poor weather in Matlock.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Matlock. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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