Manchester vs London

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, London edges ahead as the better destination in March. London offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Manchester sees 7 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Manchester is on the cooler side at 9°C, requiring warmer clothing. London is cooler at 10°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in March.

Manchester reaches an average high of 9°C (48°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

London averages 10°C (50°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Manchester receives approximately 75 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

London sees 43 mm over 10 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 4 rain days and 32 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.