United Kingdom, Europe
London in March
Daffodils in the parks, prices still soft. Late March gains an hour of evening light with the clock change.
The straight answer
March is a good month to visit London. Daffodils in the parks, prices still soft. Late March gains an hour of evening light with the clock change.
- Weather
- Cool and changeable, highs near 53F (12C)
- Crowds
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- Prices
- 2 of 5
What March is like in London
March is when London starts to wake up. Highs sit near 53F (12C), the weather swings between bright and showery, and daffodils fill the parks. Late in the month the clocks go forward and you gain an extra hour of evening light. Prices are still soft and crowds are still light.
It is a smart month for first-timers on a budget, for museum-heavy trips and for anyone who likes spring without the Easter rush. Pack for rain and you will be fine. If Easter falls in March that year, the school holidays push crowds up at family sights for about two weeks.
Make the most of March
What is especially good about London this month.
Daffodils in the parks
St James's Park, Green Park and Regent's Park fill with daffodils. It is the first real color of the year.
The clocks go forward
Late March adds an hour of evening light, so the South Bank walk works after a day of museums.
Shoulder-season prices
Hotels and flights are still well below spring and summer rates, with far fewer tour groups at the Tower.
What to pack for March
- A packable rain shell
- A warm mid layer like a fleece or sweater
- Waterproof walking shoes
- A small umbrella for sudden showers
Our timing tip
Book the Tower of London for opening time and head straight to the Crown Jewels before the queue builds.
Book London for March.
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- Hotels for March
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- Rentals on Vrbo
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Vacation rentals in LondonWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in LondonTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in London for March. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
Things to do in London
Tower of London
Book online and arrive at opening; go straight to the Crown Jewels before the queue builds. Yeoman Warder tours are free with entry and worth planning around.
British Museum
Free entry, but book a timed slot in busy months. The Rosetta Stone room is calmest in the first hour.
Westminster Abbey
Closed to tourists on Sundays for services. Verger-led tours are the sleeper upgrade.
Borough Market
Full market runs Wednesday through Saturday; Saturdays are a crush by 11am. Go hungry, early, midweek.
The South Bank walk
Tate Modern to Tower Bridge along the river is the best free afternoon in London, in any weather.
West End show
The TKTS booth in Leicester Square sells legitimate same-day discounts. Midweek matinees are easiest.
Beat the crowds
- Do the Tower of London at opening or after 3pm; the cruise-excursion and coach-tour wave hits between 10am and 2pm.
- The free museums are busiest on weekends and rainy afternoons. A sunny weekday morning at the British Museum feels like a different institution.
- Book Westminster Abbey's first entry and you will have the Poets' Corner nearly alone; by late morning it is a slow shuffle.
- Ride the London Eye in the last daylight hour instead of midday: shorter lines and better light.
Know before you go
- London has no off-season shutdown. Museums, theatre, and restaurants run at full speed all twelve months; winter changes the light and the price, not the access.
- December 25 is the one true closure day: nearly everything shuts, including the entire Tube network. December 26 (Boxing Day) still runs reduced hours and transit.
- Buckingham Palace's state rooms open to the public only in summer, generally July into September. The rest of the year you are looking at the outside.
- Westminster Abbey closes to sightseers on Sundays, and state occasions can close it or the surrounding streets with little notice.
London in March, quick answers
Is March a good time to visit London?
March is a good month to visit London. Daffodils in the parks, prices still soft. Late March gains an hour of evening light with the clock change.
What is the weather like in London in March?
Cool and changeable, highs near 53F (12C).
Is London crowded in March?
March is one of the quieter months in London; most sights can be done without long waits.
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