Your March weather guide
CoolWeather in Bled in March
Bled in March suits a cool-weather break, not a trip for warmth. Daytime highs average about 10°C, nights fall to around 1°C, and about 11 days bring measurable rain. Go if you are happy to walk in layers and keep your plans flexible around wet spells. The catch is that a pleasant afternoon can give way to a cold evening, so packing as though spring has fully arrived would leave you underprepared.
Long-term climate averages for Bled, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Bled, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Bled.
- Average daytime high
- 9.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 16°C
- Average night-time low
- 1.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: -4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- -0.9°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.2h
- 36% of 11.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 11
- 99 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 20.4°C
- 1994-03-10
- Record low 1991-2020
- -18.7°C
- 2005-03-01
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 12 min
- 1173 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How March compares
March is the 8th warmest month of the year in Bled and ranks 130th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Bled is 0.9°C cooler by day and 2.1°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Bled peaks at 9.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 15.6°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 1.2°C; one night in ten drops to -3.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 20.4°C (1994-03-10) and the coldest night -18.7°C (2005-03-01).
Rain in March
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 99 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2001 with 230 mm, the driest 2003 with 13 mm. Humidity averages 77%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:16 and sets about 18:09 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 64%.
Is March a good time to visit Bled?
March is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Bled on our scoring are July, August, June.
Expect cool afternoons and cold evenings
March feels closer to late winter than dependable spring warmth. Bled's average daytime high of 9.6°C is slightly below London's 10.5°C, so this is not a warmer alternative to home. Milder weather is possible: the warmest 10% of days reach 15.6°C or more, making outdoor time more comfortable. Nights are the bigger packing consideration, with the coldest 10% falling to -3.6°C or lower. Bring a warm coat, layers and something for your hands rather than relying on a light spring jacket. Keep longer walks for the warmer part of the day, and be ready to add layers when you head out in the evening.
Leave room to change your outdoor plans
Rain is a meaningful drawback rather than a reason to rule March out. With about 11 rainy days, a waterproof outer layer and shoes that cope with wet weather are sensible choices. Avoid making every day depend on a long spell outdoors; leave room to move walks around the forecast or take a break under cover. There is about 11.6 hours of daylight, but only about 4.2 hours of sunshine a day, so daylight should not be confused with clear skies. This month suits travellers who can enjoy being outside in cool, mixed weather more than those who need reliable sunshine to make the trip worthwhile.
A little perspective
Bled through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0°C | -2.6°C | 3.0 | 76 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 5.5°C | -2.0°C | 3.8 | 88 | 9 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 9.6°C | 1.2°C | 4.2 | 99 | 11 | 0% |
| April | 14.3°C | 5.2°C | 4.7 | 119 | 15 | 0% |
| May | 18.8°C | 9.7°C | 5.2 | 138 | 16 | 4% |
| Junebest | 22.5°C | 13.5°C | 6.1 | 153 | 16 | 28% |
| Julybest | 24.5°C | 15.5°C | 6.9 | 143 | 17 | 47% |
| Augustbest | 24.4°C | 15.8°C | 6.2 | 147 | 14 | 42% |
| September | 19.5°C | 11.7°C | 4.4 | 165 | 13 | 5% |
| October | 14.8°C | 7.9°C | 3.2 | 161 | 12 | 0% |
| November | 9.4°C | 3.6°C | 2.4 | 167 | 12 | 0% |
| December | 4.6°C | -1.8°C | 2.8 | 112 | 9 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Bled in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Bled hot in March?
Bled is cool in March: the average daytime high is 9.6°C and nights average 1.2°C. Days over 25°C are rare in March.
How much does it rain in Bled in March?
Bled sees about 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 99 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2001 (230 mm) and the driest was 2003 (13 mm).
How sunny is Bled in March?
Bled gets around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Bled compare with the UK in March?
Bled is on average 0.9°C cooler than London by day in March (9.6°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Bled?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Bled reached 20.4°C on 1994-03-10, and the coldest night dropped to -18.7°C on 2005-03-01.
Is March warm enough to sit outside comfortably?
It can be on a milder afternoon, but do not make that the basis of your trip. Average daytime highs are 9.6°C, and nights average 1.2°C. Keep a warm layer handy and treat comfortable outdoor sitting as a bonus rather than a daily expectation.
Would summer be a better choice?
If warmth is your priority, summer is the better choice. July, August and June are Bled's best-rated months for weather. March makes more sense if you are content with cool days, cold evenings and the need to adjust outdoor plans around rain.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Bled. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C