South Downs National Park Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in March.

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Arundel Midhurst Alfriston Petersfield

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

What to Expect in South Downs National Park in March

South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in South Downs National Park 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 Arundel.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Midhurst with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Alfriston with 55 mm (2.2 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Arundel.

Explore South Downs National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Downs National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Arundel)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Downs National Park in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Downs National Park.

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 South Downs National Park

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in South Downs National Park (March)

Precipitation variation in South Downs National Park (March)

Arundel

In March Arundel 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 rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Arundel →

Midhurst

In March Midhurst 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)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Midhurst →

Alfriston

In March Alfriston 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)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Alfriston →

Petersfield

In March Petersfield 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)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
119 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Petersfield →

East Meon

In March East Meon 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)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
119 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in East Meon →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Downs National Park, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Downs National Park in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arundel 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Midhurst 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Alfriston 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Petersfield 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 52 mm (2 in)
East Meon 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Cocking 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

South Downs National Park weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in March?

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

What is the average temperature in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in March?

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

Does South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Arundel averages just 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom.

Is March a Good Time to Visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Arundel, March may not be the ideal time to visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Arundel. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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