March could be a good time to visit Cambridge, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +10°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in March. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 49 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cambridge has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Cambridge in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cambridge for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +11°C with a maximum of +17°C and a minimum of -2°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +14°C.
Is Cambridge warm or cold in March?
Cambridge 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 +2°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 Cambridge:
Climate in Cambridge in March
Cambridge 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
-12°C
-7°C
-4°C
Max. temperature
+18°C
+22°C
+27°C
Rainfall
35 mm
49 mm
49 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
83%
80%
77%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
13
11
11
Rainy days
11
16
17
Snowy days
3
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 35 mm to 49 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Cambridge in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Cambridge is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Cambridge based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 148 mm, with a 81% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate 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:
Cambridge wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 64 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 35 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Cambridge based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 7 mm, with a 3% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Cambridge?
This is the weather in Cambridge in March 2023:
1 March
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+8°C
2 March
☁️
+9°C
3 March
☁️
+7°C
4 March
☁️
+7°C
5 March
☁️
+5°C
6 March
🌧️
+9°C
7 March
☁️
+5°C
8 March
🌨️
+3°C
9 March
🌧️
+5°C
10 March
🌧️
+5°C
11 March
☁️
+8°C
12 March
☁️
+13°C
13 March
☁️
+15°C
14 March
🌧️
+10°C
15 March
☀️
+8°C
16 March
☁️
+14°C
17 March
☁️
+14°C
18 March
🌧️
+13°C
19 March
☁️
+11°C
20 March
☁️
+15°C
21 March
☁️
+15°C
22 March
🌧️
+15°C
23 March
🌧️
+15°C
24 March
☁️
+14°C
25 March
☁️
+14°C
26 March
☁️
+9°C
27 March
☀️
+9°C
28 March
☁️
+8°C
29 March
☁️
+14°C
30 March
☁️
+17°C
31 March
🌧️
+14°C
In March 2023 Cambridge had 2 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Cambridge climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Cambridge in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+13°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 415 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1086 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cambridge in March:
Is March a good time to visit Cambridge?
It’s always a good time to visit Cambridge, 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 Cambridge in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Cambridge rainy in March?
Cambridge is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Cambridge in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cambridge in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cambridge, 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.