Weather for London in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +11°C during the day, and approximately 4 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 16 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 48 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: London has good weather in March.
Average temperature in London in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in London 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 +16°C and a minimum of -1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +13°C.
Is London warm or cold in March?
London is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +11°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 London:
Climate in London in March
London weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+8°C
+11°C
+14°C
Min. temperature
-15°C
-5°C
-3°C
Max. temperature
+19°C
+23°C
+28°C
Rainfall
41 mm
48 mm
48 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
77%
74%
69%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
5
Cloudy days
12
11
9
Rainy days
12
16
15
Snowy days
2
1
0
March often has better weather than February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +8°C to +11°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 41 mm to 48 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 74%.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 3 to 4.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in London 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 London is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in London based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 126 mm, with a 81% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 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:
London wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in London based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 3 mm, with a 0% 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 London?
This is the weather in London 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
🌧️
+6°C
8 March
🌧️
+3°C
9 March
🌧️
+11°C
10 March
🌧️
+9°C
11 March
🌧️
+8°C
12 March
☁️
+14°C
13 March
☁️
+14°C
14 March
🌧️
+11°C
15 March
☁️
+9°C
16 March
☁️
+14°C
17 March
☁️
+15°C
18 March
🌧️
+13°C
19 March
☁️
+11°C
20 March
☁️
+12°C
21 March
☁️
+14°C
22 March
🌧️
+15°C
23 March
🌧️
+15°C
24 March
☀️
+14°C
25 March
🌧️
+14°C
26 March
🌧️
+9°C
27 March
☁️
+11°C
28 March
🌧️
+9°C
29 March
☁️
+14°C
30 March
☁️
+16°C
31 March
🌧️
+13°C
In March 2023 London had 2 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. 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 London climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in London 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 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 431 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1037 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in London in March:
Is March a good time to visit London?
March is a really good time to go to London. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit London.
Can you sunbathe in London in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is London rainy in March?
London is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in London in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in London 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 London, 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.