Weather in March in Kent
Considering a trip to Kent this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Kent in March?
Kent is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Kent generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Canterbury.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gravesend with an average of 46 mm to moderate rainfall in Dover with 54 mm. In Canterbury, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 113 hours of sunlight expected in Canterbury. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at March's conditions in Kent, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kent's yearly weather, check out our Kent climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Kent?
Canterbury
In March Canterbury 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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Dover
In March Dover generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Folkestone
In March Folkestone 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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Whitstable
In March Whitstable 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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Broadstairs
In March Broadstairs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kent, in the United Kingdom.
Is March the best time to visit Kent?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Canterbury, March may not be the ideal time to visit Kent.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Canterbury. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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