Dalkeith Weather in March

March in Dalkeith sees daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) at night. With around 70 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.

Rainfall in Dalkeith in March

Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain, totalling around 70 mm (2.8 in) for the month. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Dalkeith in March

Daytime highs in Dalkeith in March reach 9°C (48°F), with nights around 3°C (37°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights drop to 3°C (37°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Dalkeith in March

The city usually sees around 116 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Wind Speed in Dalkeith in March

Wind speeds average 5 m/s (10 knots) during March. At this speed, gentle to moderate breezes make small trees sway and the wind creates whitecaps on water bodies. Daily variations range from moderate winds to stronger breezes, creating excellent conditions for sailing, kite flying and wind sports.

Average water temperature in March

At 5°C (41°F), the water is very cold. Most people find it too uncomfortable for anything beyond a brief wade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Dalkeith. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Dalkeith Temperature in March

Min Temperature 3°C (37°F)  

Max Temperature 9°C (48°F)  

Water Temperature 5°C (41°F) *  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 70 mm (2.8 in)  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 5 m/s (10 knots) *  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

What to Wear in Dalkeith in March

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Dalkeith in March. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. With water temperatures around 5°C (41°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Dalkeith in March

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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More climate data for Dalkeith

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