London · March
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 52°F, low 39°F. Humidity averages 79% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 16 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
52° / 39°F
Humidity
79%
Rain days
16/mo
Wind
15 mph
What March feels like in London
Sunrise
07:11
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:06
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in London in March
The kit for March in London: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+4° avg high
+1 rain days
London in February →
March
52°F avg high
16 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-5° avg high
+3 rain days
London in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in London in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in London in March?+
Average high 52°F, average low 39°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in London?+
Compared to February (avg high 48°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 57°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in London in March?+
Expect about 16 measurable rain days in March, on average.