Peak District Weather in March

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

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Bakewell Castleton Hathersage Tideswell

Planning a getaway to the Peak District, the United Kingdom this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Peak District in March

The Peak District, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in the Peak District generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Bakewell.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baslow with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Tideswell with 77 mm (3 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Bakewell usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Bakewell gets approximately 123 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 the Peak District by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit the Peak District →

Best Places to Visit in the Peak District in March

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

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 the Peak District

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

Temperature range in the Peak District (March)

Precipitation variation in the Peak District (March)

Bakewell

In March Bakewell 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
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
123 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bakewell →

Castleton

In March Castleton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
123 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Castleton →

Hathersage

In March Hathersage 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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
123 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hathersage →

Tideswell

In March Tideswell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
123 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tideswell →

Baslow

In March Baslow 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
79 hours
123 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Baslow →

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

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Peak District in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bakewell 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Castleton 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Hathersage 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Tideswell 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Baslow 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Eyam 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

The Peak District weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in March?

the Peak District, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Bakewell average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in March?

Bakewell averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

March is on the drier side in the Peak District, the United Kingdom. Bakewell averages only about 72 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Peak District, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Bakewell.

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

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