Month guide · Bath · United Kingdom
Bath in March
What March is really like in Bath: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Daffodils and lengthening days; one of the quieter months for sightseeing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Bath: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with February (9°C (48°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:24
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:14
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom and daffodils, mild walking weather and the Bath Festival in May, with showers and busy Easter weekends.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- Bath Half Marathon (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Widcombe
Prior Park Landscape Garden
Wear sturdy shoes; paths are steep and muddy after rain, and there is no visitor car park.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Views
- Nature
- Couples
Nature · Bathwick
Bath Skyline walk
A waymarked circular walk of about 10 km through National Trust meadows, woodland and old quarries on the hills east of the city, with views back over Bath's terraces.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Nature
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Bathwick
Kennet and Avon Canal towpath
Walk or cycle about 4 km to the George pub at Bathampton for lunch by the water.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
Park · Upper Town
Royal Victoria Park
Opened by the young Princess Victoria in 1830, this large park below the Royal Crescent has a botanical garden, a big adventure playground, open lawns and a pond.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 4°C and 11 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Bath?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Bath in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Bath?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Daffodils and lengthening days; one of the quieter months for sightseeing.
+How warm is Bath in March?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bath in March?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.