March · United Kingdom
Best time to visit St Ives in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in St Ives in March
Average temperature 9°C, 130 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.3/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 130 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in St Ives scores 4.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 130 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
St Ives stacks white cottages, fishing boats and Tate galleries around a Cornish harbour.
March in St Ives — the hardest end of the year
Expect 9°C (49°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
130 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 4.3/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 6/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in St Ives — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in St Ives in March?
- In March, St Ives averages 9°C, 130 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is March a good time to visit St Ives?
- March earns a 4.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in St Ives in March?
- Expect about 130 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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