March verdict

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom in March

Weather score19Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, United Kingdom travel weather guide
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March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

10°C

Rain

79mm

Sun

3.6h

Sea

7°C

Weather score

19

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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March10°C average high

March is on the cooler side of Cardiff's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March79mm average rain

March sits near Cardiff's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsFebruary to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March3.6 hours average sun

March sits close to Cardiff's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March7°C average sea

March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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March19 weather score

March scores below Cardiff's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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