Manchester

Greater Manchester Weather in March

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

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Planning a journey to Greater Manchester, 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 Manchester in March

Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Greater Manchester 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 3°C (37°F) in Manchester.

To explore the conditions in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hale with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Bury with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Manchester typically sees 101 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Greater Manchester by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Greater Manchester in March

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

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 Manchester

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

Temperature range in Greater Manchester (March)

Precipitation variation in Greater Manchester (March)

Manchester

In March Manchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
101 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Manchester →

Hale

In March Hale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
101 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hale →

Stockport

In March Stockport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
101 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Stockport →

Bolton

In March Bolton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
101 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bolton →

Altrincham

In March Altrincham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
101 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Greater Manchester, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manchester 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Hale 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Stockport 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Bolton 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Altrincham 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Sale 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

Greater Manchester weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Manchester sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Manchester peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in March, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Manchester averages just 77 mm (3 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Manchester. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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