Manchester Weather in March
United Kingdom · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high9°C (48°F)
Avg low2°C (36°F)
Rainfall73 mm (2.9 in)
RatingPoor 3.7/10
Manchester in March sees daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), dropping to about 2°C (36°F) at night. March is spring in United Kingdom. The month is moderately rainy, with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain spread over 15 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.5 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is March a good time to visit Manchester?
March is not the best time to visit Manchester (3.7/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June to July and September.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 9°C (48°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 2°C (36°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (42°F) |
| Rainfall | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 15 |
| Humidity | 89% |
| Cloud cover | 78% |
| Daylight | 11.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.3 km/h |
| vs February | 2°C warmer than February, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Manchester in March
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Manchester weather in other months
Jan6°C / 2°C92 mmPoorFeb7°C / 2°C76 mmPoorMar9°C / 2°C73 mmPoorApr12°C / 4°C53 mmFairMay15°C / 7°C71 mmFairJun18°C / 10°C80 mmGoodJul19°C / 12°C95 mmFairAug19°C / 11°C88 mmFairSep17°C / 10°C82 mmGoodOct14°C / 7°C100 mmPoorNov9°C / 4°C98 mmPoorDec7°C / 3°C105 mmPoor
← FebruaryBest time to visit ManchesterApril →
Better weather in March nearby
- Seville20°C · 60 mm · Excellent
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Valencia19°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Nicosia19°C · 30 mm · Excellent
Nearby in March
- Liverpool9°C · 73 mm
- Birmingham10°C · 58 mm
- Douglas8°C · 92 mm
- Bath10°C · 64 mm
- London11°C · 51 mm
- Dublin9°C · 77 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.