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Cardiff in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Cardiff in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Cardiff in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
Cardiff in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +50°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 74 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cardiff has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Cardiff in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cardiff for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +52°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +59°F during the day and a minimum of +30°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +54°F.

Is Cardiff warm or cold in March?

Cardiff 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 +41°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 Cardiff:

Water temperature in Cardiff in March

Water in Cardiff in March is Cold. It varies from +45°F to +49°F, with an average of +47°F. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +50°F.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Cardiff are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +62°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +47°F.

Can you swim in Cardiff in March?

We would not recommend swimming in Cardiff in March, the water is very cold (+47°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Cardiff in March

Cardiff weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+46°F+50°F+55°F
Min. temperature
+18°F+21°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+63°F+68°F+77°F
Rainfall
71 mm74 mm63 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+47°F+47°F+49°F
Humidity
82%80%76%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
235
Cloudy days
101110
Rainy days
141615
Snowy days
210

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. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 71 mm to 74 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 80%. 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

Wind speed in Cardiff 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 Cardiff is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Cardiff based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 191 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 24 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:
Cardiff wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 119 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 50% chance of precipitation and 63 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Cardiff based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 3%, for a monthly total of around 7 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Cardiff?

This is the weather in Cardiff in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+47°F
2 March
☁️
+50°F
3 March
☁️
+44°F
4 March
☁️
+43°F
5 March
☁️
+43°F
6 March
☁️
+49°F
7 March
🌧️
+46°F
8 March
🌨️
+37°F
9 March
🌧️
+42°F
10 March
☁️
+46°F
11 March
🌧️
+47°F
12 March
🌫️
+54°F
13 March
🌧️
+57°F
14 March
☀️
+52°F
15 March
🌧️
+49°F
16 March
🌧️
+51°F
17 March
🌧️
+58°F
18 March
☁️
+56°F
19 March
☁️
+53°F
20 March
🌧️
+54°F
21 March
🌧️
+56°F
22 March
🌧️
+58°F
23 March
🌧️
+56°F
24 March
🌧️
+56°F
25 March
🌧️
+55°F
26 March
🌧️
+53°F
27 March
☁️
+53°F
28 March
🌧️
+50°F
29 March
🌧️
+56°F
30 March
🌧️
+59°F
31 March
🌧️
+54°F
In March 2023 Cardiff had 1 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cardiff climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cardiff in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+53°F) and the highest in 2022 (+60°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 736 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1906 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cardiff in March:

Is March a good time to visit Cardiff?

It’s always a good time to visit Cardiff, 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 Cardiff in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Cardiff in March?

Swimming in Cardiff in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Cardiff rainy in March?

Cardiff 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 Cardiff in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cardiff 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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Monthly weather in Cardiff

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cardiff, 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.