Kent Weather in March

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

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Canterbury Dover Folkestone Whitstable

Planning a trip to Kent, the United Kingdom this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kent in March

Kent, the United Kingdom 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 (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Canterbury.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gravesend with an average of 46 mm (1.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Dover with 54 mm (2.1 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Canterbury.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Canterbury gets approximately 113 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Kent by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Kent →

Best Places to Visit in Kent in March

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

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 Kent

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

Temperature range in Kent (March)

Precipitation variation in Kent (March)

Canterbury

In March Canterbury 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
113 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Canterbury →

Dover

In March Dover generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
113 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Dover →

Folkestone

In March Folkestone 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
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
113 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Folkestone →

Whitstable

In March Whitstable 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
113 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Whitstable →

Broadstairs

In March Broadstairs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
113 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Broadstairs →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Canterbury 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Dover 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Folkestone 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Whitstable 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Broadstairs 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Maidstone 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Kent weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Kent, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Canterbury average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

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

Canterbury averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

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

March is on the drier side in Kent, the United Kingdom. Canterbury averages only about 48 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Canterbury, March may not be the ideal time to visit Kent, the United Kingdom.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Kent.

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