How hot is London in March?

Daytime highs in London in March average 12°C (53°F); nights drop to about 4°C.

Does it rain in London in March?

Expect around 13.5 rainy days and 59 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit London?

March is a challenging month to visit London — consider June–August instead. Overall travel score: 4.4/10. The best months are June–August.

London weather in March

March is a challenging month to visit London — consider June–August instead. Expect highs around 12°C, lows near 4°C, and about 13.5 days with rain.

4.4 · Poortravel score for March

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Avg high

12°C

Avg low

4°C

Rainfall

59 mm

Rain days

13.5

Sunshine

6.5 h/day

Daylight

11.5 h

What to pack for London in March

a warm coat, hat and gloves
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 79%; max daily wind around 25 km/h.

How March compares

Best months in London: June–August. See the full best time to visit London guide.

London in March: the details

In March, London sees average daytime highs of 12°C (53°F) and overnight lows of 4°C (40°F). Rainfall totals roughly 59 mm across 13.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 6.5 hours per day with 11.5 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 79%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for London, United Kingdom (51.51, -0.13) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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