Dorset Weather in March

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

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Bournemouth Weymouth Poole Lyme Regis

Planning a trip to Dorset, the United Kingdom this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Dorset in March

Dorset, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Dorset 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 6°C (43°F) in Bournemouth.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bere Regis with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Christchurch with 64 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Bournemouth, you can expect around 119 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 Dorset by month

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

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Dorset in March

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

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 Dorset

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

Temperature range in Dorset (March)

Precipitation variation in Dorset (March)

Bournemouth

In March Bournemouth 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
119 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bournemouth →

Weymouth

In March Weymouth 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
76 hours
115 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Weymouth →

Poole

In March Poole generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
76 hours
115 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Poole →

Lyme Regis

In March Lyme Regis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
115 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lyme Regis →

Swanage

In March Swanage 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)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
119 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bournemouth 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Weymouth 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Poole 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Lyme Regis 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Swanage 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Bridport 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Dorset weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Dorset, the United Kingdom in March. The popular destination of Bournemouth averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Dorset, the United Kingdom during March range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Bournemouth.

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

Not particularly. Bournemouth averages just 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Dorset, the United Kingdom.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Bournemouth, March may not be the ideal time to visit Dorset, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Bournemouth. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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