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The weather in March is warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise quickly into April. March has average maximum temperatures of 11°C (52°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.1 hours of sunshine per day. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Dorset.
March has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
Sea temperatures are a cold 9°C (49°F). March is too cold for swimming in Dorset for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in March is slightly cooler than the previous month.
Consider visiting Dorset in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for March.
No, March is not a good time for sunbathing in Dorset.
March has average maximum temperatures of 11°C (52°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.1 hours of sunshine per day. March has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
More about March temperature and sunshine.
No, March is too cold for swimming in Dorset for any length of time, with the sea water at 9°C (49°F), unless you have a wetsuit.
More about March sea temperatures.
No, March is not a good time for a holiday in Dorset.
March has average maximum temperatures of 11°C (52°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.1 hours of sunshine per day. March has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Dorset. Sea temperatures are a cold 9°C (49°F). March is too cold for swimming in Dorset for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
More about the March temperatures and sunshine.
No, Dorset is too cold for sunbathing in March.
The average maximum temperature in Dorset in March is 11°C (52°F). The average maximum temperature is 9°C (47°) in the previous month and 14°C (58°F) in the next month.
The average temperature in Dorset in March is 7°C (44°F). The average temperature is 5°C (41°F) in the previous month and 9°C (49°F) in the next month.
More info about the March temperatures and sunshine.
The average day light hours per day in Dorset in March are 11.8. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
More about March sunshine.
The weather in March is warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise quickly into April. The average maximum temperature in Dorset in March is 11°C (52°F). The average maximum temperature is 9°C (47°F) in the previous month and 14°C (58°F) in the next month.
The average temperature in Dorset in March is 7°C (44°F). The average temperature is 5°C (41°F) in the previous month and 9°C (49°F) in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Dorset in March is 2°C (36°F). The minimum temperature is 2°C (35°F) in the previous month and 5°C (40°F) in the next month.
The days in March are much longer than the previous month and the days continue to get a bit longer into April. March has more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise quickly into April. During March the average day light hours are 11.8 per day in Dorset. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The ultraviolet index in Dorset in March is typically 2.9 during March. An ultraviolet index reading of 3 to 5 indicates there is a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Keep out of the sun during the strongest hours around midday when unprotected skin risks burning in less than 30 minutes. For the sensitive wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Tanning for hours is possible with the right application of sun cream. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Dorset in March is 9.2°C (48.6°F) which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. The sea temperature in March is slightly cooler than the previous month.
March weather is slightly drier than the previous month. March has fewer days of rain than the previous month. The average total rainfall in Dorset in March is 0.6cm (0.2inches) and on average there are 12.7 rainy days in March making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Dorset in March is 6°C (43°F) which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 5°C (41°F) in the previous month and 8°C (8°F) in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Dorset in March is typically 95.9%. The maximum relative humidity is 96% in the previous month and 96.1% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Dorset in March is typically 79%. The average relative humidity is 83.4% in the previous month and 76.1% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Dorset in March is typically 28KM/H (17MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 28KM/H (17MPH) in the previous month and 29KM/H (18MPH) in the next month.
The average wind speed in Dorset in March is typically 15KM/H (9MPH). The average wind speed is 15KM/H (10MPH) in the previous month and 14KM/H (9MPH) in the next month.
The average wind direction in Dorset in March is from the North West.
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