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Whitby weather in March (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Whitby this March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of March in Whitby typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in March. Expect temperatures to climb to 9°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C.

Precipitation

Whitby in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 114 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Whitby. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whitby, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 114 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 29% *  
* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 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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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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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