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Weather in March in Tyne and Wear

Considering a trip to Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear in March?

Tyne and Wear is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Tyne and Wear generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in South Shields with an average of 50 mm to moderate rainfall in Wylam with 58 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Newcastle upon Tyne, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 114 hours of sunlight anticipated in Newcastle upon Tyne. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Tyne and Wear for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tyne and Wear climate page.

Where to go in Tyne and Wear in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Tyne and Wear on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Tyne and Wear?

Newcastle upon Tyne

In March Newcastle upon Tyne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Newcastle upon Tyne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
82 hours 
61 mm 
15 days 
poor 
10°C 
3°C 
114 hours 
53 mm 
17 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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13°C 
5°C 
152 hours 
62 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Newcastle upon Tyne

South Shields

In March South Shields generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

South Shields
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
83 hours 
58 mm 
14 days 
poor 
11°C 
4°C 
121 hours 
50 mm 
16 days 
April   >> April
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13°C 
6°C 
154 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
Climate in South Shields

Whitley Bay

In March Whitley Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Whitley Bay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
82 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
poor 
10°C 
4°C 
114 hours 
51 mm 
16 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
12°C 
6°C 
152 hours 
58 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Whitley Bay

Gateshead

In March Gateshead generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gateshead
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
82 hours 
61 mm 
15 days 
poor 
10°C 
3°C 
114 hours 
52 mm 
17 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
13°C 
5°C 
152 hours 
61 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Gateshead

Tynemouth

In March Tynemouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tynemouth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
83 hours 
59 mm 
14 days 
poor 
10°C 
4°C 
121 hours 
50 mm 
16 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
12°C 
6°C 
154 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Tynemouth

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tyne and Wear, in the United Kingdom.

Is March the best time to visit Tyne and Wear?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Tyne and Wear due to the typically poor weather in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Newcastle upon Tyne. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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