March weather forecast
United Kingdom

March in the United Kingdom represents the onset of spring, though weather conditions often continue to be cool and unsettled. The transition from winter to spring can be slow, and freezing temperatures are not uncommon at the beginning of the month, particularly in the inland and northern areas.

In Scotland, the subpolar oceanic climate persists, and snow is still a possibility in the highlands. The temperatures in cities such as Glasgow generally range from 2°C (35.6°F) to 9°C (48.2°F), reflecting a slow shift toward milder weather.

England, particularly in southern regions, begins to notice a gradual warming. In London, for example, temperatures can vary from 3°C (37.4°F) to 10°C (50°F). However, early spring may still experience some of the coldest temperatures of the winter, especially in the northern parts of the country.

In Wales, the influence of the Atlantic Ocean and the mountainous terrain continues to create varying weather patterns. Coastal areas might experience milder conditions, while inland regions remain cooler. The temperature typically ranges from 3°C (37.4°F) to 9°C (48.2°F), with slight variations depending on the location.

Northern Ireland also experiences the cool calm of early spring, with temperatures generally between 3°C (37.4°F) to 9°C (48.2°F). Occasional rain and wind continue to be a feature, reflecting the overall weather pattern of the United Kingdom during this transitional month.

Precipitation in March can still be significant, particularly on the western coasts, but tends to decrease as the month progresses. The eastern parts of the country remain less affected by rain, maintaining a pattern observed in previous months.

March's weather in the United Kingdom serves as a bridge between the cold winter and the approaching warmth of spring. While temperatures start to climb, the climate remains variable, and regions influenced by different climate classifications experience a range of weather patterns. The promise of spring is in the air, but winter's chill can linger, making March a month of contrasts and gradual change.

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• London - March »
  March 2023, at 1:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in London and the time zone changes from GMT to BST. In London, United Kingdom, in March, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 7mm (0.28") of snow.
• Edinburgh - March »
  In Edinburgh, United Kingdom, during March, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. March is the last month it regularly snows in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
• Manchester - March »
  In Manchester in March, during 1.3 snowfall days, 10mm (0.39") of snow is typically accumulated. March 2023, at 1:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Manchester, and the time zone changes from GMT to BST.
• Birmingham - March »
  March 2023, at 1:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Birmingham and the time zone changes from GMT to BST. On the first day of March in Birmingham, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:45 pm GMT.
• Glasgow - March »
  In Glasgow, United Kingdom, in March, during 18.9 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Glasgow, in March, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 22mm (0.87") of snow.
• Liverpool - March »
  March 2023, at 1:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Liverpool and the time zone changes from GMT to BST. In Liverpool during March, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of precipitation.
• Bristol - March »
  March 2023, at 1:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Bristol and the time zone changes from GMT to BST. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Bristol?
• Oxford - March »
  The months with the least rainfall in Oxford are March and September Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 18mm (0.71") of rain. March 2023, at 1:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Oxford and the time zone changes from GMT to BST.
• Cambridge - March »
  March 2023, at 1:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Cambridge, and the time zone changes from GMT to BST. In Cambridge in March, during 13 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Leeds - March »
  In Leeds during March, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Leeds, in March, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 5mm (0.2") of snow.
• Cardiff - March »
  In Cardiff snow does not fall in March through October. On the first day of March in Cardiff sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:52 pm GMT.
• Belfast - March »
  With an average sea temperature of 8°C (46.4°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Belfast, United Kingdom. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Belfast, United Kingdom.