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Folkestone in March
The weather in March
In March, Folkestone averages daytime highs of 10° and night-time lows of 5° — cold weather by day. Expect around 55 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 45%.
Days are 2.1° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 2.8°. The sea averages 8°, too cold for most swimmers.
March scores 27/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Folkestone. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 17:59 local time, giving 11 h 49 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 117 minutes over the month.
Why 27/100?
How the score for March is builtBeach score this month: 17/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in the region in March
- BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film FestivalFilm festivalLondon
- St Pauls CarnivalCarnival · Feb–MarBristol
- Leeds West Indian CarnivalCarnival · Feb–MarLeeds
- Titchfield CarnivalCarnival · Feb–MarTitchfield
- Luton CarnivalCarnival · Feb–MarLuton
- Northampton CarnivalCarnival · Feb–MarNorthampton
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Folkestone this month
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Folkestone in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Folkestone?
March scores 27/100 for Folkestone, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 10°C with 11 wet days.
How warm is Folkestone in March?
Daytime highs average 10°C and night-time lows 5°C in March.
Does it rain a lot in Folkestone in March?
Folkestone receives about 55 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 11 days.
Can you swim in Folkestone in March?
The sea averages 8°C in March, cold for most swimmers.