Lerwick weather in March (United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Lerwick usually fare in March? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During March, Lerwick usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Lerwick in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 23 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 93 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Lerwick, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 93 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Shetland, Scotland (27 KM, 17 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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