Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Scotland this March.
Scotland, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in March, ranging from 8°C (46°F) in Shetland to 10°C (50°F) in Bowmore. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Bowmore and 5°C (41°F) in Shetland.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Edinburgh. That makes March a low month for Scotland.
After dark, Edinburgh cools to about 3°C (37°F) on an average March night.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Bowmore clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 10°C (50°F), and evenings that remain near 5°C (41°F).
In our database, Shetland is the chilliest city in March in Scotland. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 8°C (46°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 5°C (41°F).
Across Scotland, sunshine in March ranges from overcast in Oban (86 hours) to moderately sunny in Aberdeen (124 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 6°C (43°F) in Aberdeen this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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