Yorkshire Dales National Park Weather in March

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

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Hawes Leyburn Grassington Aysgarth

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

What to Expect in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in March

The Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in the Yorkshire Dales National Park generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Hawes.

For specific regional insights in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Guisborough with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Settle with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Hawes gets around 106 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Yorkshire Dales National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Hawes)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October12°C (54°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in March

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

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

Temperature range in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (March)

Precipitation variation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (March)

Hawes

In March Hawes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
106 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Hawes →

Leyburn

In March Leyburn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
111 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Leyburn →

Grassington

In March Grassington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
106 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Grassington →

Aysgarth

In March Aysgarth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
106 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Aysgarth →

Askrigg

In March Askrigg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
106 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Askrigg →

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

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hawes 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Leyburn 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Grassington 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Aysgarth 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Askrigg 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Reeth 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

The Yorkshire Dales National Park weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in March?

the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom typically experiences less favorable weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Hawes average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in March?

Average temperatures in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom during March range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Hawes.

Does the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom. Hawes averages only about 90 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Hawes, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom.

On average, the best time to visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom is in May, July, August and September with generally good weather in Hawes. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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