Scarborough weather in March (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the March weather in Scarborough? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Scarborough generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C.

Scarborough in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 114 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Scarborough. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Scarborough climate page with graphs.

 

Scarborough, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 114 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Scarborough in March?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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