Balmacara weather in March (Highland, Scotland)

Planning a trip to Balmacara in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Balmacara typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Balmacara in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. Typically around 23 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 93 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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

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

 

Balmacara, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 183 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 93 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

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 Balmacara 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

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