Wales weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Wales in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Wales in March?
Wales is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Wales generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Cardiff.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cardiff with an average of 76 mm to moderate rainfall in Swansea with 90 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Cardiff, marking it as the year's driest month. Cardiff enjoys a balanced 119 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in Wales for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Wales climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 2 most popular destinations in Wales?
Average weather in Cardiff
In March Cardiff 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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Average weather in Swansea
In March Swansea 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Wales, in the United Kingdom.
Is March the best time to visit Wales?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Wales due to the typically unpleasant weather in Cardiff.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Cardiff. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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