March weather forecast
Birmingham, United Kingdom

A beautiful flower garden in front of the main entrance of the City Council building of Birmingham, United Kingdom
A beautiful flower garden in front of the main entrance of the City Council building of Birmingham, United Kingdom

March

Weather in March

With the arrival of March, Birmingham experiences the first signs of Spring. The weather conditions improve marginally from the preceding months, reaching an average high temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F). Skies become less cloudy and visibility greatly enhances, making it possible to enjoy the emerging springtime beauty. Occasional showers prevail, marking the transition of seasons. Daffodils start to bloom across the city, rendering a vibrant hue to the landscape.

Temperature

Birmingham marks the onset of March with an average high-temperature of a still chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F), subtly divergent from February's 6.8°C (44.2°F). During the nights in March, the temperature averages to an icy 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.6 rainfall days, and 280mm (11.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.7 snowfall days, in March, Birmingham aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.5 snowfall days, and 57mm (2.24") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:47 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 6:40 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?
The high-temperature during March is 9.5°C (49.1°F) and the low-temperature is 2.3°C (36.1°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In Birmingham, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the last month it snows?
March is the last month it regularly snows in Birmingham. During 1.7 snowfall days, in March, Birmingham aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Birmingham have in March?
In Birmingham, United Kingdom, the average day length in March is 11h and 54min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 6:40 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.
How high is the UV index in March?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Birmingham is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average temperature in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in March: 9.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.5°C).

Average pressure in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average pressure in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in March: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in March: 16.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average humidity in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in March: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (36mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (17mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in March: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (21mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average UV index in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in March - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Average visibility in March
Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and November (8km).

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