Average weather for Manchester in March
It's cold in March in Manchester with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 0°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -8°C and 3°C.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Manchester with cold temps, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights around -4°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 7°C, with nights around -2°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Manchester is around 11°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In March, there is an average of 51 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 17 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Manchester in March |
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7°C | 11°C | |
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12°C | 14°C | |
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0°C | -5°C | |
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51 mm | 63 mm | |
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10 days | 10 days | |
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17 cm | 7 cm | |
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7 days | 4 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Temperature records
With 24°C in 2016, Manchester reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -11°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -20°C to a highest value of 13°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Manchester
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in March for Manchester, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Manchester
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Manchester, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect about 10 days of precipitation in Manchester.
Daily Snowfall in March in Manchester
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Manchester, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV index in March in Manchester
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Manchester, 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.
Temperature in March in Manchester over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Manchester, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in March in Manchester over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Manchester, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in Manchester per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Manchester, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in March for Manchester
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Manchester. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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Average weather in Manchester by month
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