March · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Manchester in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Manchester in March
Average temperature 7°C, 83 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.5/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 83 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Manchester scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 83 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Industrial-chic neighborhoods and football culture peak in milder May-September days.
March in Manchester — 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 83 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 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 mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Manchester in March?
- In March, Manchester averages 7°C, 83 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Manchester?
- March earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Manchester in March?
- Expect about 83 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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