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Greater London Weather in March

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

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Planning a journey to Greater London, 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 Greater London in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in London.

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

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 48 mm (1.9 in) in London. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in London, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take London as an example - it receives around 126 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 Greater London by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Greater London in March

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

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 Greater London

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

Temperature range in Greater London (March)

Precipitation variation in Greater London (March)

London

In March London 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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
126 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in London →

Croydon

In March Croydon 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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
126 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Croydon →

Ilford

In March Ilford 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)
15°C (59°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
53 mm (2.1 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ilford →

Hounslow

In March Hounslow 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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
126 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hounslow →

Harrow

In March Harrow 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
126 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Harrow →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
London 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Croydon 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Ilford 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Hounslow 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Harrow 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Kingston upon Thames 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Greater London weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greater London, the United Kingdom in March?

In March, Greater London, the United Kingdom generally has unpleasant weather conditions. London sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in Greater London, the United Kingdom in March?

Average temperatures in Greater London, the United Kingdom during March range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in London.

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

Not particularly. London averages just 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Greater London, the United Kingdom.

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Greater London, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in London.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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