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London in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in London in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for London, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in London in March 2025

Good Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to London in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +52°F and about 5 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 6 rainy days and 46 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: London has good weather in March.

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 +68°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 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +46°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:

Climate in London in March

London weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
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
44 mm46 mm47 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%73%69%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
357
Cloudy days
192016
Rainy days
567
Snowy days
100

March often has better weather than 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 44 mm to 46 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 3 to 5.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in London in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 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 London is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 5 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 42% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 58 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 13 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 26% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in London?

This is the weather in London in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+50°F
2 March
🌧️
+46°F
3 March
☁️
+55°F
4 March
🌧️
+48°F
5 March
🌧️
+46°F
6 March
☁️
+46°F
7 March
☁️
+47°F
8 March
☀️
+53°F
9 March
☁️
+54°F
10 March
☁️
+60°F
11 March
☁️
+55°F
12 March
🌧️
+55°F
13 March
🌧️
+53°F
14 March
☁️
+55°F
15 March
☁️
+59°F
16 March
🌧️
+52°F
17 March
☀️
+58°F
18 March
☀️
+60°F
19 March
☀️
+57°F
20 March
☀️
+53°F
21 March
☀️
+61°F
22 March
☀️
+68°F
23 March
🌫️
+67°F
24 March
☀️
+66°F
25 March
🌫️
+63°F
26 March
☀️
+64°F
27 March
☀️
+56°F
28 March
☁️
+61°F
29 March
🌫️
+53°F
30 March
🌧️
+55°F
31 March
🌧️
+46°F
In March 2023 London had 10 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 1980 (+46°F) and the highest in 2012 (+63°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 115 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in London in March:

Is March a good time to visit London?

March is a really good time to go to London. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit London.

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.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in London

Source of the data

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, 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.