Bristol in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +10°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 63 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bristol has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Bristol in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bristol for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +10°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +15°C during the day and a minimum of 0°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +11°C.
Is Bristol warm or cold in March?
Bristol is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +4°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Bristol:
Climate in Bristol in March
Bristol weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+8°C
+10°C
+13°C
Min. temperature
-8°C
-5°C
-2°C
Max. temperature
+19°C
+22°C
+28°C
Rainfall
58 mm
63 mm
61 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
81%
78%
74%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
4
Cloudy days
11
11
9
Rainy days
13
16
16
Snowy days
1
1
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +8°C to +10°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 63 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 2 to 3.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bristol in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Bristol is gradually increasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Bristol based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 81%, leading to total precipitation of around 207 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bristol wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 46% chance of precipitation and 58 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Bristol based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 3%, for a monthly total of around 6 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Bristol?
This is the weather in Bristol in March 2024:
1 March
☁️
+8°C
2 March
☁️
+8°C
3 March
☁️
+6°C
4 March
☁️
+5°C
5 March
☁️
+6°C
6 March
☁️
+9°C
7 March
🌧️
+6°C
8 March
🌨️
+3°C
9 March
🌫️
+10°C
10 March
☁️
+5°C
11 March
🌧️
+9°C
12 March
🌧️
+13°C
13 March
🌧️
+14°C
14 March
☁️
+10°C
15 March
🌧️
+10°C
16 March
🌧️
+11°C
17 March
🌧️
+14°C
18 March
🌧️
+14°C
19 March
☁️
+11°C
20 March
🌧️
+13°C
21 March
🌧️
+14°C
22 March
🌧️
+14°C
23 March
🌧️
+14°C
24 March
🌧️
+13°C
25 March
🌧️
+12°C
26 March
🌧️
+9°C
27 March
☁️
+11°C
28 March
🌧️
+10°C
29 March
🌧️
+13°C
30 March
🌧️
+15°C
31 March
🌧️
+11°C
In March 2024 Bristol had 0 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Bristol climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Bristol in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+12°C) and the highest in 2014 (+16°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 525 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2079 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bristol in March:
Is March a good time to visit Bristol?
It’s always a good time to visit Bristol, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bristol in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Bristol rainy in March?
Bristol is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bristol in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bristol in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bristol, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
