Bristol in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +50°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 60 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bristol has OK weather in March.
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
Going from a maximum of +66°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +55°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +45°F.
Is Bristol warm or cold in March?
Bristol is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +39°F.
Pack a jumper 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
+46°F
+50°F
+55°F
Min. temperature
+18°F
+23°F
+28°F
Max. temperature
+66°F
+72°F
+82°F
Rainfall
61 mm
60 mm
59 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
80%
78%
74%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
6
Cloudy days
18
19
17
Rainy days
7
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 +46°F to +50°F during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 61 mm to 60 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% 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 3 to 4.
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 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 Bristol is gradually increasing during March, going from 6 m/s to 6 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
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 73 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
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 32% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Bristol?
This is the weather in Bristol in March 2023:
1 March
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+46°F
2 March
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+48°F
3 March
🌧️
+51°F
4 March
☁️
+51°F
5 March
☁️
+48°F
6 March
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+46°F
7 March
☁️
+48°F
8 March
☁️
+52°F
9 March
☁️
+53°F
10 March
☁️
+54°F
11 March
🌧️
+51°F
12 March
🌧️
+53°F
13 March
🌧️
+54°F
14 March
☁️
+56°F
15 March
☁️
+58°F
16 March
🌧️
+49°F
17 March
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+55°F
18 March
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+61°F
19 March
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+62°F
20 March
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+55°F
21 March
☁️
+61°F
22 March
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+65°F
23 March
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+66°F
24 March
☁️
+65°F
25 March
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+63°F
26 March
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+64°F
27 March
☀️
+61°F
28 March
🌧️
+62°F
29 March
🌧️
+53°F
30 March
☁️
+53°F
31 March
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+45°F
In March 2023 Bristol had 7 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bristol climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bristol in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2013 (+47°F) and the highest in 2014 (+58°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 15 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 156 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.
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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, 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.