Sheffield weather in March (South Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does March bring to Sheffield? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Sheffield generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 10°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Sheffield in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 123 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Sheffield. July and August typically offer 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 Sheffield climate page with graphs.

 

Sheffield, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 123 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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