If you plan to visit London in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +52°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 49 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: London has OK weather in March.
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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
Going from a maximum of +61°F during the day to a minimum of +30°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +52°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +55°F.
Is London warm or cold in March?
London is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +52°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 London:
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Climate in London in March
London weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+46°F
+52°F
+57°F
Min. temperature
+5°F
+23°F
+27°F
Max. temperature
+66°F
+73°F
+82°F
Rainfall
43 mm
49 mm
49 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 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 +52°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 43 mm to 49 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.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
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
Typically, there is a 81% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 126 mm. 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 wellies.
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 43% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in London based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 3 mm.
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 2024:
1 March
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+47°F
2 March
☀️
+49°F
3 March
☁️
+44°F
4 March
☁️
+44°F
5 March
☁️
+41°F
6 March
☁️
+49°F
7 March
🌧️
+43°F
8 March
🌧️
+37°F
9 March
🌧️
+51°F
10 March
🌧️
+48°F
11 March
🌧️
+46°F
12 March
☁️
+56°F
13 March
☁️
+57°F
14 March
🌧️
+51°F
15 March
☁️
+47°F
16 March
☁️
+56°F
17 March
☁️
+59°F
18 March
🌧️
+56°F
19 March
☁️
+52°F
20 March
☁️
+54°F
21 March
☁️
+58°F
22 March
🌧️
+58°F
23 March
🌧️
+59°F
24 March
☀️
+56°F
25 March
🌧️
+58°F
26 March
🌧️
+49°F
27 March
☁️
+52°F
28 March
🌧️
+48°F
29 March
☁️
+57°F
30 March
☁️
+60°F
31 March
🌧️
+56°F
In March 2024 London had 2 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +37°F. 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.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how London climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in London in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+62°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 431 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 1115 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in London in March:
Is March a good time to visit London?
It’s always a good time to visit London, 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 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.
How much does it cost to fly to London in March?
The normal prices to fly to London is $571 - $1,051. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.
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.
