March weather forecast
Brighton, United Kingdom

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Brown sandy shores of Brighton Beach in the United Kingdom, with a background view of the city buildings
Brown sandy shores of Brighton Beach in the United Kingdom, with a background view of the city buildings

Weather in March

When March arrives in Brighton, the weather starts to show signs of an approaching spring. March is warmer than February and also drier. The rainfall decreases to 31mm (1.22") which is the lowest in a three-month period between January and March. The town gradually starts to thaw from the grip of winter, and the ambiance becomes more inviting. March signals the onset of more favorable weather in Brighton, United Kingdom.

Temperature

The onset of March in Brighton brings with it an average high-temperature of a still chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Brighton notes an average temperature descent to a cold 4.9°C (40.8°F) in March, a small shift from its daytime peak.

Humidity

In Brighton, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Brighton, in March, during 13.9 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Brighton, there are 183 rainfall days, and 470mm (18.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, in Brighton, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout March, 2mm (0.08") of snow is accumulated. In Brighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.4 days and aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater in Brighton is March, with an average sea temperature of 8.3°C (46.9°F).
Note: Unprotected swimming in 8.3°C (46.9°F) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 10°C (50°F), leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Brighton is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 6:31 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

In Brighton, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Brighton in March?

Brighton in March has an average high-temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Brighton?

In March, the average relative humidity in Brighton, United Kingdom, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in March in Brighton?

In March, in Brighton, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout March, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Brighton in March?

In Brighton, United Kingdom, in March, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 2mm (0.08") of snow.

What is the month with the coldest sea water in Brighton?

March is the month with the coldest seawater in Brighton, with an average sea temperature of 8.3°C (46.9°F).

What is the sea water temperature in March in Brighton?

In March, the average sea temperature is 8.3°C (46.9°F). Swimming in 8.3°C (46.9°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in March in Brighton?

In Brighton, United Kingdom, the average day length in March is 11h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Brighton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Brighton, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 6:31 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Brighton?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Brighton is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Brighton?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average temperature in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in March: 9.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 4.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average pressure in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in March: 21.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average humidity in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in March: 31mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in March: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in March: 8.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.3°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average UV index in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Brighton, United Kingdom

Average visibility in March - Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).

Brighton, United Kingdom

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