Month guide · London · United Kingdom
London in March
What March is really like in London: 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 12°C (54°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Daffodils and blossom appear in the royal parks, and the clocks go forward on the last Sunday, adding evening light.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in London: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with February (9°C (48°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:15
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:05
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom and daffodils in the royal parks, longer evenings after the clocks change and comfortable walking weather, with showers and busy Easter holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- St Patrick's Day parade and festival (weekend nearest 17 March)
- The Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge on the Thames (usually late March or early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Westminster
Westminster Abbey
To experience the abbey without a sightseeing ticket, attend Choral Evensong, which is free and open to everyone.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
Landmark · Westminster
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
The Palace of Westminster, rebuilt in Gothic Revival style after a fire in 1834, houses the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours with a tour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
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Palace · St James's
Buckingham Palace and Changing the Guard
Arrive at least 45 minutes early and stand on the Victoria Memorial steps, or watch the guards march along The Mall where crowds are thinner.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- History
Gallery · Trafalgar Square
National Gallery
Western European painting from the 13th to the early 20th century hangs in the National Gallery on the north side of Trafalgar Square: Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Turner's The Fighting Temeraire, Constable's The Hay Wain, Velázquez's Rokeby Venus and Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait among them.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Iconic
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 4°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit London?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
London in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit London?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Daffodils and blossom appear in the royal parks, and the clocks go forward on the last Sunday, adding evening light.
+How warm is London in March?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in London in March?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.