Essex Weather in March

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

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Southend-on-Sea Colchester Clacton-on-Sea Brightlingsea

Are you planning a trip a to Essex, 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 Essex in March

Essex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Essex 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 5°C (41°F) in Southend-on-Sea.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Basildon with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Southend-on-Sea with 50 mm (2 in). In Southend-on-Sea, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Southend-on-Sea gets approximately 115 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Essex by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Essex — and find the best time to visit. (based on Southend-on-Sea)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Essex →

Best Places to Visit in Essex in March

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

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 Essex

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

Temperature range in Essex (March)

Precipitation variation in Essex (March)

Southend-on-Sea

In March Southend-on-Sea 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
9°C (48°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
78 hours
115 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Southend-on-Sea →

Colchester

In March Colchester 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
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
115 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Colchester →

Clacton-on-Sea

In March Clacton-on-Sea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
115 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Clacton-on-Sea →

Brightlingsea

In March Brightlingsea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
115 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Brightlingsea →

Takeley

In March Takeley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
115 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Takeley →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Southend-on-Sea 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Colchester 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Clacton-on-Sea 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Brightlingsea 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Takeley 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Basildon 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

Essex weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Essex, the United Kingdom in March. The popular destination of Southend-on-Sea averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Essex, the United Kingdom during March range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Southend-on-Sea.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Essex, the United Kingdom during March, with Southend-on-Sea averaging close to 50 mm (2 in).

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Essex, the United Kingdom with often unpleasant weather in Southend-on-Sea.

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

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