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Swanage weather in March (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Swanage for March? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In March, Swanage tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. March is known for being in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 11°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Swanage in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 119 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Swanage, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 119 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (51 KM, 31 Miles).

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.

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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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