Oxford Weather in March
What's the weather like in Oxford (Canterbury) in March 2024?
The climate in Oxford during March can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
March is in the fall / autumn in Oxford and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20°C 68°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.2°C 46.8°F |
| Average temperature | 14.1°C 57.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 80 mm 3.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 14.5°C 58°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Oxford with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Oxford
March rainfall
March hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Oxford in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Oxford weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 22°C 71.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 61mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 9°C 48.2°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 97mm 3.8ins |
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