Mallaig weather in March (Highland, Scotland)

How is the weather in Mallaig in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Mallaig typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Mallaig in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 207 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 93 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Mallaig, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 207 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 93 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in March

Find out more about the weather in Scotland 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 Mallaig 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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