Exeter in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +50°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 99 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
99 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Exeter has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Exeter in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Exeter for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +54°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +61°F during the day and a minimum of +32°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 Exeter warm or cold in March?
Exeter is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°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 Exeter:
Climate in Exeter in March
Exeter weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+48°F
+50°F
+55°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+23°F
+27°F
Max. temperature
+61°F
+70°F
+75°F
Rainfall
88 mm
99 mm
80 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
86%
84%
81%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
3
Cloudy days
12
12
10
Rainy days
14
16
16
Snowy days
1
1
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +48°F to +50°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 88 mm to 99 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 84%.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 1 to 2.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Exeter 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 Exeter is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Exeter based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 84%, leading to total precipitation of around 754 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 131 mm, which is considered heavy rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 26 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:
Exeter wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 136 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 55% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Exeter?
This is the weather in Exeter in March 2023:
1 March
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+46°F
2 March
☀️
+50°F
3 March
☁️
+45°F
4 March
☁️
+43°F
5 March
☁️
+43°F
6 March
☀️
+49°F
7 March
🌧️
+44°F
8 March
🌧️
+44°F
9 March
🌧️
+56°F
10 March
☁️
+50°F
11 March
🌧️
+50°F
12 March
☁️
+56°F
13 March
🌧️
+57°F
14 March
☁️
+52°F
15 March
🌫️
+50°F
16 March
🌫️
+52°F
17 March
🌧️
+58°F
18 March
🌧️
+58°F
19 March
☀️
+56°F
20 March
☁️
+54°F
21 March
☁️
+59°F
22 March
☀️
+59°F
23 March
☀️
+58°F
24 March
☀️
+57°F
25 March
☀️
+57°F
26 March
☁️
+52°F
27 March
☁️
+54°F
28 March
🌫️
+54°F
29 March
🌫️
+56°F
30 March
🌧️
+61°F
31 March
🌧️
+54°F
In March 2023 Exeter had 7 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Exeter climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Exeter in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+62°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 572 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 5354 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Exeter in March:
Is March a good time to visit Exeter?
It’s always a good time to visit Exeter, 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 Exeter in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Exeter rainy in March?
Exeter 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 Exeter in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Exeter 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 Exeter, 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.