Kirkwall weather in March (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Kirkwall in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Kirkwall typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Kirkwall in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 101 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Kirkwall, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 101 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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 Kirkwall 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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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