Dumfries weather in March (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Dumfries in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Dumfries typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Dumfries in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 86 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 Dumfries. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dumfries, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 86 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

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

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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 Dumfries 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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