Rochdale weather in March (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Rochdale this March? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

March in Rochdale generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 3°C.

Precipitation

Rochdale in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 99 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Rochdale. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rochdale climate page with graphs.

 

Rochdale, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 99 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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