Derbyshire Weather in March

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Derbyshire, the United Kingdom in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Derbyshire in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Matlock.

To explore the conditions in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Long Eaton with an average of 50 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Buxton with 78 mm (3.1 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Matlock 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 Matlock as an example - it receives around 123 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 Derbyshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Derbyshire →

Best Places to Visit in Derbyshire in March

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

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 Derbyshire

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

Temperature range in Derbyshire (March)

Precipitation variation in Derbyshire (March)

Matlock

In March Matlock 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
123 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Matlock →

Derby

In March Derby 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
80 hours
119 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Derby →

Buxton

In March Buxton 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
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
101 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Buxton →

Ashbourne

In March Ashbourne 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
119 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ashbourne →

Chesterfield

In March Chesterfield 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
123 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Chesterfield →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matlock 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Derby 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Buxton 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Ashbourne 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Chesterfield 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Great Rowsley 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Derbyshire weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Derbyshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Matlock average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

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

Matlock averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

March is on the drier side in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom. Matlock averages only about 61 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Derbyshire, the United Kingdom 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.

Interested in more climate information?

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