London · United Kingdom
March
Spring stirs — daffodils in Hyde Park, daylight returning, and prices still well below peak.
Strong option
#6 of 12 months
There are better months for London — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
12°C
Low
5°C
Rain
42mm
Sun
4hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in London
Weather
Above average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in March
- ↑Daffodils blanket Hyde Park and St James's Park by mid-March — London's first real colour after winter
- ↑Four hours of sunshine daily marks a genuine psychological shift; outdoor walks become viable again
- ↑Oxford Street and Regent Street before the tourist surge — shopping without the summer crowds
What you sacrifice
- ↓Easter can fall in March (check the year) — triggering a sudden crowd and price spike
- ↓Still cool and changeable; a warm day in mid-March can be followed by a cold snap within 48 hours
- ↓Major spring events (Chelsea Flower Show, Trooping the Colour) are still months away
How March compares to May (best month)
| Factor | March | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 8 |
| Value | 8 | 6 |
| Crowds | 8 | 6 |
March in other destinations
Lisbon (16.6°C)Barcelona (15.8°C)Tokyo (13.8°C)Bali (30.8°C)Santorini (14.6°C)Paris (11.5°C)New York (9.7°C)Marrakech (22.3°C)Amsterdam (9.2°C)Maldives (30.8°C)Rome (15°C)Bangkok (34.3°C)Istanbul (11.6°C)Vienna (10.3°C)Seoul (9.6°C)Dubrovnik (13.9°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.7°C)Kyoto (14.3°C)Phuket (33°C)Cape Town (25.4°C)Prague (10°C)Amalfi Coast (15°C)Mexico City (26°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (30°C)Sydney (25°C)Iceland (4°C)Tulum (30°C)Dubai (29°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (28°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within London, not across destinations. Methodology →