March · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Newquay in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Newquay in March
Average temperature 9°C, 145 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
3.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 145 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Newquay scores 3.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 145 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Newquay's surf beaches and cliff paths make it Cornwall's board-sport capital.
March in Newquay: expect compromises
March averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 145 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 6.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? August scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Newquay in March?
- In March, Newquay averages 9°C, 145 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Newquay?
- March earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Newquay in March?
- Expect about 145 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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