If you plan to visit Newquay in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +10°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 62 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Newquay has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Newquay in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Newquay for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +17°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +12°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +8°C.
Is Newquay warm or cold in March?
Newquay is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +9°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +5°C to +6°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
March is one of the coolest months in Newquay, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Newquay in March
Newquay weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+10°C
+12°C
Min. temperature
-6°C
-5°C
-1°C
Max. temperature
+17°C
+19°C
+23°C
Rainfall
68 mm
62 mm
55 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
82%
81%
79%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
5
Cloudy days
18
20
18
Rainy days
8
8
7
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +9°C to +10°C during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 68 mm to 62 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 5 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 Newquay in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Newquay is gradually increasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Newquay based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 53 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 11 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:
Newquay wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Newquay?
This is the weather in Newquay in March 2023:
1 March
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+10°C
2 March
🌧️
+12°C
3 March
☁️
+10°C
4 March
☁️
+10°C
5 March
☀️
+10°C
6 March
☁️
+8°C
7 March
☁️
+8°C
8 March
🌧️
+12°C
9 March
☁️
+12°C
10 March
☁️
+11°C
11 March
🌧️
+13°C
12 March
☁️
+11°C
13 March
☀️
+12°C
14 March
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+12°C
15 March
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+14°C
16 March
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+11°C
17 March
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+13°C
18 March
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+14°C
19 March
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+12°C
20 March
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+13°C
21 March
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+14°C
22 March
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+13°C
23 March
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+16°C
24 March
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+17°C
25 March
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+17°C
26 March
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+17°C
27 March
☀️
+16°C
28 March
☁️
+14°C
29 March
🌧️
+14°C
30 March
☁️
+11°C
31 March
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+8°C
In March 2023 Newquay had 14 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Newquay climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Newquay in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+9°C) and the highest in 2012 (+14°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 19 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 144 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Newquay in March:
Is March a good time to visit Newquay?
It’s always a good time to visit Newquay, 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 Newquay in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Newquay rainy in March?
Newquay 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 Newquay in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Newquay 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 Newquay, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
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.