Early spring · Weather & things to do
Bath in March
Bath warms up: highs climb to 50°F (10°C), from 46°F in February, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 58/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (60 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 50°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 37°F (3°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.4 in (60 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort improves from 50/100 in February to 58/100.
- Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bath in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Pulteney Bridge
Robert Adam's 1774 bridge lined with shops, above a curved weir.
The Scallop Shell
Fish restaurant known for crisp fish and chips and daily seafood specials.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 50°F.
Sally Lunn's
Tea room in one of Bath's oldest houses, serving its namesake light bun.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Roman Baths
Well-preserved Roman bathing complex fed by hot springs, under the 18th-century Pump Room.
Prior Park Landscape Garden
18th-century garden with a rare Palladian bridge and views over Bath.
Nearby in March
- The Cotswolds in March~44 mi · highs 48°F, 2.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- London in March~96 mi · highs 51°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dublin in March~213 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bruges in March~241 mi · highs 50°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bath in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Bath?
It's middling, scoring 58/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain. Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bath in March?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bath in March?
Some: about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.0 in (812 mm).
What should I pack for Bath in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Bath in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.