Shetland weather in March (Scotland)

Curious about the March weather in Shetland? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Shetland generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Shetland in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 23 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 93 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Shetland in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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