Shetland weather in March (Scotland)

Will it be warm or cold in Shetland this March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In March, Shetland usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 8°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Shetland in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 23 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 93 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Shetland. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shetland climate page with graphs.

 

Shetland, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 93 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Scotland in March

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shetland.

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