If you plan to visit Leeds Bradford in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +8°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 60 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Leeds Bradford has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Leeds Bradford in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Leeds Bradford for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of -5°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +8°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +9°C.
Is Leeds Bradford warm or cold in March?
Leeds Bradford is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +3°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 Leeds Bradford:
Climate in Leeds Bradford in March
Leeds Bradford weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+6°C
+8°C
+11°C
Min. temperature
-9°C
-7°C
-3°C
Max. temperature
+18°C
+21°C
+24°C
Rainfall
51 mm
60 mm
58 mm
Wind
5 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
86%
83%
80%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
2
Cloudy days
10
10
10
Rainy days
11
16
16
Snowy days
5
3
1
March often has better weather than February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +8°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 60 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 83%.Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 1 to 2.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Leeds Bradford in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 Leeds Bradford is gradually increasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Leeds Bradford based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 82 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 21 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:
Leeds Bradford wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Leeds Bradford based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 27 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Leeds Bradford?
This is the weather in Leeds Bradford in March 2023:
1 March
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+6°C
2 March
☁️
+4°C
3 March
☁️
+6°C
4 March
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+4°C
5 March
☁️
+5°C
6 March
🌧️
+7°C
7 March
☀️
+4°C
8 March
☁️
+1°C
9 March
🌨️
+1°C
10 March
🌨️
+3°C
11 March
☀️
+3°C
12 March
🌧️
+11°C
13 March
🌧️
+11°C
14 March
🌧️
+5°C
15 March
☁️
+5°C
16 March
🌧️
+11°C
17 March
☁️
+13°C
18 March
🌧️
+12°C
19 March
☁️
+9°C
20 March
🌧️
+13°C
21 March
🌧️
+13°C
22 March
🌧️
+12°C
23 March
☁️
+11°C
24 March
☁️
+13°C
25 March
🌧️
+10°C
26 March
☁️
+6°C
27 March
☀️
+8°C
28 March
☁️
+8°C
29 March
☁️
+14°C
30 March
🌧️
+13°C
31 March
🌧️
+9°C
In March 2023 Leeds Bradford had 3 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 4 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 Leeds Bradford climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Leeds Bradford in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+14°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 552 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1119 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Leeds Bradford in March:
Is March a good time to visit Leeds Bradford?
It’s always a good time to visit Leeds Bradford, 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 Leeds Bradford in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Leeds Bradford rainy in March?
Leeds Bradford 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 Leeds Bradford in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Leeds Bradford 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 Leeds Bradford, 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.