March weather forecast
Southampton, United Kingdom

A lovely water fountain in front of the City Art Gallery building in Southampton, United Kingdom
A lovely water fountain in front of the City Art Gallery building in Southampton, United Kingdom

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Southampton, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 10.4°C (50.7°F) and 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Temperature

In Southampton, the average high-temperature in March is relatively the same as in February - a fresh 10.4°C (50.7°F). In March, in Southampton, the average low-temperature is 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 83%.

Rainfall

In Southampton, in March, during 13 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Southampton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.9 days and collects up to 482mm (18.98") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Southampton. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, Southampton aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.5 snowfall days, and 20mm (0.79") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater in Southampton is March, with an average sea temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F).
Note: Swimming in 8.6°C (47.5°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.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Southampton is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:45 pm GMT. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:35 pm BST.
Note: On Sunday, 26. March 2023, at 1:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from GMT to BST. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 29. October 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from BST to GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Southampton, United Kingdom, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in March in Southampton?

In Southampton, United Kingdom, in March, the average high-temperature is 10.4°C (50.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.1°C (39.4°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Southampton?

In Southampton, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.

How much does it rain in Southampton in March?

In Southampton, United Kingdom, in March, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Southampton?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Southampton aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

When is the sea coldest in Southampton?

The month with the coldest seawater in Southampton is March, with an average sea temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F).

What is the water temperature in March in Southampton?

In Southampton, in March, the average water temperature is 8.6°C (47.5°F). Swimming in 8.6°C (47.5°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

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

The average day length in March in Southampton is 11h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Southampton?

On the first day of March in Southampton, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:45 pm GMT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:35 pm BST.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Southampton?

On Sunday, 26. March 2023, at 1:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from GMT to BST. DST ends on Sunday, 29. October 2023, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Southampton?

The average sunshine duration in March in Southampton, United Kingdom, is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Southampton?

In Southampton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

Average temperature in March - Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in March: 10.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (3.3°C).

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Average pressure in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

Average pressure in March - Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in March - Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in March: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

Average humidity in March - Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (79%).

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Average rainfall in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in March - Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in March - Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in March: 1mm

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

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Average snowfall days in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in March - Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in March - Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in March: 8.6°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 (8.6°C).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 55min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 27min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 1min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in March - Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

Average UV index in March - Southampton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in March - Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 44).

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Average visibility in March
Southampton, United Kingdom

Average visibility in March - Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

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

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