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Bristol in March

Find out everything about the water temperature in Bristol in March. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in March for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in March
Minimum:

41.0 °F

Average:

45.2 °F

Maximum:

48.9 °F

Sea water temperature in Bristol in March

In the city of Bristol, the month of March is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 41.0°F on March 4, 2018, with an average temperature being 45.2°F and a maximum temperature reaching 48.9°F on March 31, 2023.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In March, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 45.2°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Mar 1 44.2°F 45.5°F 44.2°F
Mar 2 44.2°F 45.4°F 44.1°F
Mar 3 44.2°F 45.0°F 44.2°F
Mar 4 44.1°F 45.0°F 44.2°F
Mar 5 44.2°F 45.1°F 44.4°F
Mar 6 44.2°F 44.3°F 44.2°F
Mar 7 44.2°F 44.2°F 44.4°F
Mar 8 44.5°F 45.2°F 44.5°F
Mar 9 44.6°F 45.2°F 44.7°F
Mar 10 44.7°F 45.4°F 44.9°F
Mar 11 44.6°F 45.4°F 43.8°F
Mar 12 44.7°F 45.6°F 42.8°F
Mar 13 44.9°F 45.7°F 43.1°F
Mar 14 44.9°F 45.9°F 43.3°F
Mar 15 45.1°F 46.2°F 43.6°F
Mar 16 45.4°F 46.7°F 43.8°F
Mar 17 45.4°F 46.5°F 43.7°F
Mar 18 45.4°F 47.0°F 44.1°F
Mar 19 45.4°F 46.9°F 44.7°F
Mar 20 45.4°F 46.7°F 44.6°F
Mar 21 45.5°F 46.6°F 44.7°F
Mar 22 45.6°F 47.6°F 44.8°F
Mar 23 45.6°F 48.0°F 44.7°F
Mar 24 45.9°F 48.5°F 46.4°F
Mar 25 46.1°F 48.3°F 46.8°F
Mar 26 46.2°F 48.1°F 46.8°F
Mar 27 46.4°F 48.0°F 46.7°F
Mar 28 46.4°F 47.9°F 46.6°F
Mar 29 46.4°F 47.5°F 46.6°F
Mar 30 46.7°F 48.0°F 47.7°F
Mar 31 47.0°F 48.3°F 48.9°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol by month

In an average year, Bristol offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in Bristol was recorded on July 23, 2021, reaching a 71.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 3, 2023, dipping to 40.2°F. The average readings by season are 45.6°F in Winter, 50.0°F in Spring, 64.0°F in Summer, and 57.5°F in Autumn. The average temperature in March is slightly warmer than February's average of 44.1°F. And in April, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 49.5°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Newport 51.3°F 20mi
Cardiff 52.3°F 25mi
Barry 53.0°F 30mi
Portland 56.5°F 62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol