March Rainfall and Precipitation in Essex

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Essex, the United Kingdom in March.

Essex, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences in March precipitation ranging from a moderate 44 mm (1.7 in) in Basildon to a moderate 50 mm (2 in) in Southend-on-Sea. March typically stands out as the driest month of the year in Essex, the United Kingdom.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Essex precipitation in March: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Essex, the United Kingdom receive in March?

Southend-on-Sea sees moderate rainfall in March, averaging around 50 mm (2 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Essex, the United Kingdom in March?

On average, Southend-on-Sea has about 15 days days of rain in March.

Is March part of the rainy season in Essex, the United Kingdom?

No. March sits outside the typical rainy season in Essex, the United Kingdom, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in March in Essex, the United Kingdom?

Looking at our data, Southend-on-Sea tops the wettest-cities list in Essex, the United Kingdom for March, with monthly rainfall averaging 50 mm (2 in).

What is the driest city in March in Essex, the United Kingdom?

Based on our database, Basildon sees the least rainfall in Essex, the United Kingdom in March, with around 44 mm (1.7 in) on average.

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