Hampshire Weather in March

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

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Planning a journey to Hampshire, 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 Hampshire in March

Hampshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Hampshire 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 5°C (41°F) in Southampton.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Farnborough with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in New Milton with 64 mm (2.5 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Southampton usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Southampton typically sees 119 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 Hampshire by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
Best Time to Visit Hampshire →

Best Places to Visit in Hampshire in March

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

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 Hampshire

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

Temperature range in Hampshire (March)

Precipitation variation in Hampshire (March)

Southampton

In March Southampton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
119 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Southampton →

Portsmouth

In March Portsmouth 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)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
119 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Portsmouth →

Lymington

In March Lymington 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 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
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
119 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Lymington →

Winchester

In March Winchester 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)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
119 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Winchester →

Basingstoke

In March Basingstoke 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
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
119 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Basingstoke →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Southampton 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Portsmouth 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Lymington 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Winchester 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Basingstoke 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Lyndhurst 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Hampshire weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Hampshire, the United Kingdom generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Southampton sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Southampton peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in March, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Southampton averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Hampshire, the United Kingdom.

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

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

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Southampton. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Hampshire.

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