March · United Kingdom
Best time to visit London in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in London in March
Average temperature 7°C, 72 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in London scores 5.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 72 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
A historic capital of theatres, museums, and rain-kissed culture, where mild summers invite leisurely strolls through its storied streets.
March in London — workable with trade-offs
March averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 72 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in London in March?
- In March, London averages 7°C, 72 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit London?
- March earns a 5.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in London in March?
- Expect about 72 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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