Mallaig weather in March (Highland, Scotland)

Curious about the climate in Mallaig this March? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Mallaig includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Mallaig in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 207 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 23 days with 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 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 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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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