Ballater weather in March (Grampian, United Kingdom)

Is March a good time to explore Ballater weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Ballater includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 0°C.

Precipitation

Ballater in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. This month sees the least rain, offering perfect conditions for outdoor adventures. Enjoy clear skies and make the most of the dry weather. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 21 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 124 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Ballater. July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballater, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

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

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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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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