Birmingham weather in March (West Midlands, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Birmingham in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Birmingham generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Birmingham in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 103 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Birmingham, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 103 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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 Birmingham in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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