March
Weather in March
March signals the advent of spring inLondon, bringing a general uplifting mood due to the milder, more agreeable weather. The snowfall completely recedes, giving way to a largely frost-free environment. Relative toFebruary, both temperatures and daylight hours start to increase, promising the arrival of more pleasant days. Prospects forApril signal an even greater uplift in weather conditions. In March, an average relative humidity of 80%, the third highest in the year, keeps the air rather moist.Temperature
The shift into March in London is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a frosty 7.6°C (45.7°F) in February to a fresh 10.6°C (51.1°F). London in March experiences a low-temperature average of 3.7°C (38.7°F).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In London, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.7 rainfall days, and 370mm (14.57") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April,November andDecember are months with snowfall in London. In March, in London, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout March, 7mm (0.28") of snow is accumulated. In London, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.7 days and aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of snow.Daylight
In London, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of March, in London, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 6:32 pm GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in London is 5.4h.UV index
In London, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in March:10.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) isJuly (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature isJanuary (6.8°C).
- Average low temperature in March:3.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature isAugust (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) isJanuary (2.2°C).
Average pressure in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in March:1015.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure isSeptember (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure isNovember (1010.6mbar).
Average wind speed in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in March:15.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) isFebruary (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) isSeptember (12.6km/h).
Average humidity in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in March:80%
The month with the highest relative humidity isDecember (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity isAugust (72%).
Average rainfall in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in March:24mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) isJune (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) isApril (22mm).
Average rainfall days in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in March:11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days isJuly (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days isSeptember (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in March:7mm
The month with the highest snowfall isFebruary (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall areMay,June,July,August,September andOctober (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in March:1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days isFebruary (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days areMay,June,July,August,September andOctober (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in March:11h and 5min
The month with the longest days isJune (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days isDecember (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March:5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine isAugust (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine isFebruary (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in March:16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days isSeptember (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days isJune (12.2 days).
Average UV index in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in March:3
The months with the highest UV index areJune andJuly (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index areJanuary,February,November andDecember (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in March:56
The month with the most cloud cover isFebruary (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover isSeptember (Cloud cover 49).
Average visibility in March
London, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in March:9km
The months with the highest visibility areJanuary,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,October andDecember (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility areSeptember andNovember (8km).
