United Kingdom in March
Daffodils and lengthening evenings arrive together, and the clock change at the end of the month transforms how much of a day you get.
Is March a good time to visit the United Kingdom?
March is one of the better months across the United Kingdom, with crowds averaging 50/100 and typical highs near 11°C.
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- St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, a bank holiday in Northern Ireland
- Clocks go forward on the last Sunday
United Kingdom city by city in March
The same month can feel very different depending where you are.
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How March compares across the year
Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit the United Kingdom?
March is one of the better months across the United Kingdom, with crowds averaging 50/100 and typical highs near 11°C.
How busy is the United Kingdom in March?
Averaged across the destinations we track, the United Kingdom sits near 50/100 in March. The calmest of them is Edinburgh.
What is the weather like in the United Kingdom in March?
Expect average highs near 11°C and lows near 4°C, with roughly 11 wet days — though the United Kingdom varies by region.