Weather in March in Hampshire
Thinking about venturing to Hampshire this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Hampshire in March?
Hampshire 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 and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Southampton.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Farnborough with an average of 49 mm to moderate rainfall in New Milton with 64 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Southampton usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 119 hours of sunlight expected in Southampton. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at March's conditions in Hampshire, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Hampshire's yearly weather, check out our Hampshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Hampshire?
Southampton
In March Southampton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Portsmouth
In March Portsmouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Lymington
In March Lymington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Winchester
In March Winchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Basingstoke
In March Basingstoke generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hampshire, in the United Kingdom.
Is March the best time to visit Hampshire?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Hampshire 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?
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