Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
56mm
Sun
3.4h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Scarborough, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
March8°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Scarborough's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
March56mm average rain
March is close to Scarborough's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
March3.4 hours average sun
March sits close to Scarborough'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.
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 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
March20 weather score
March scores below Scarborough's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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