East Sussex Weather in March

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

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Brighton & Hove Eastbourne Hastings Rye

Planning a journey to East Sussex, 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 East Sussex in March

East Sussex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in East Sussex 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 Brighton & Hove.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Iden with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Seaford with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Explore East Sussex by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Sussex - and find the best time to visit. (based on Brighton & Hove)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°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 East Sussex in March

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

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 East Sussex

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

Temperature range in East Sussex (March)

Precipitation variation in East Sussex (March)

Brighton & Hove

In March Brighton & Hove 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 mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Brighton & Hove →

Eastbourne

In March Eastbourne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Eastbourne →

Hastings

In March Hastings 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 mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
113 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
52 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Hastings →

Rye

In March Rye 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 mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
113 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Rye →

Crawley

In March Crawley 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 mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Sussex, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Brighton & Hove 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Eastbourne 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Hastings 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Rye 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Crawley 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Westfield 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 50 mm (2 in)

East Sussex weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in March?

In March, East Sussex, the United Kingdom generally has mixed weather conditions. Brighton & Hove sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in March?

Brighton & Hove averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in East Sussex, the United Kingdom during March, with Brighton & Hove averaging close to 56 mm (2.2 in).

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit East Sussex, the United Kingdom due to the typically mixed weather in Brighton & Hove.

Generally speaking, July and August provide excellent weather in Brighton & Hove. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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