March · United Kingdom
Best time to visit York in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in York in March
Average temperature 7°C, 65 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in York scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
York packs a Gothic minster, medieval walls and the Shambles into a compact, walkable old city.
March in York: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 7°C (45°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 65 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in York — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in York in March?
- In March, York averages 7°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit York?
- March earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in York in March?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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