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Mallaig Weather in March

Thinking of visiting Mallaig in March? Expect low temperatures reaching 9°C (48°F) during the day, dropping to 4°C (39°F) at night. Heavy showers are common during the rainy season.

Rainfall in Mallaig in March

As part of the rainy season, Mallaig sees around 23 days of rain in March, with an average of 207 mm (8.1 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.

Temperature in Mallaig in March

Temperatures in Mallaig in March top out at 9°C (48°F) and drop to 4°C (39°F) overnight. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With lows around 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Mallaig in March

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 93 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Mallaig. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Mallaig Temperature in March

Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
75%
Precipitation
207 mm (8.1 in)
Rainy days
23 days
Sunshine
93 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Mallaig in March

Cold weather calls for smart layering in March. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Mallaig in March

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    4/10
  • Cycling
    4/10
  • Walking
    4/10
  • Camping
    3/10
  • Outdoor sports
    4/10

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