John O Groats weather in March (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in John O Groats as March approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In March, John O Groats tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

John O Groats in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 22 days.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 101 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit John O Groats. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

John O Groats, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 101 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 24 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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