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 »
  In London during March, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of snow. In London in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation.
• Edinburgh - March »
  With an average sea temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. In March, in Edinburgh the rain falls for 15.7 days.
• Manchester - March »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Manchester are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. In Manchester, in March, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 10mm (0.39") of snow.
• Birmingham - March »
  During 1.7 snowfall days, in March, Birmingham aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow. During 1.7 snowfall days, in March, Birmingham aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow.
• Glasgow - March »
  In Glasgow in March, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 22mm (0.87") of snow. In Glasgow, in March, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 22mm (0.87") of snow.
• Liverpool - March »
  The month with the most rainfall in Liverpool is March, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of precipitation. February and March, with an average sea temperature of 7.4°C (45.3°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
• Bristol - March »
  March is the last month it regularly snows in Bristol, United Kingdom. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Bristol aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.
• Oxford - March »
  March and September are months with the least rain in Oxford when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of rain. In Oxford in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.
• Cambridge - March »
  In Cambridge during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Cambridge sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:39 pm.
• Leeds - March »
  On the first day of March in Leeds sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the first day of March in Leeds sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:44 pm.
• Cardiff - March »
  March is the month with the coldest seawater in Cardiff with an average sea temperature of 8.7°C (47.7°F). March is the month with the coldest seawater in Cardiff, with an average sea temperature of 8.7°C (47.7°F).
• Belfast - March »
  March is the month with the coldest seawater in Belfast with an average sea temperature of 8°C (46.4°F). The months with the lowest UV index in Belfast, United Kingdom, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.