The weather in March in United Kingdom

It's cold in March in United Kingdom with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 4°C.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for United Kingdom. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 18°C in 2022, United Kingdom reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 9°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 175 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,4 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in March for United Kingdom

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in United Kingdom. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  United Kingdom New York
Average temperature 8°C 11°C
Max. temperature 11°C 14°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 175 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 21 days 10 days
Total snowfall 3,4 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in United Kingdom with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around 1°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 9°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in United Kingdom is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in United Kingdom. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in United Kingdom

Temperature in March in United Kingdom over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in United Kingdom. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in United Kingdom

Total precipitation in March in United Kingdom over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in United Kingdom

Snowfall in March in United Kingdom per year

Daily UV index in March in United Kingdom

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in United Kingdom, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in March in United Kingdom

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Average weather in United Kingdom by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for United Kingdom. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.