Wakefield weather in March (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is Wakefield a good destination in March, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In March, Wakefield typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 11°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Wakefield in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 86 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wakefield, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 86 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 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?

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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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