Orkney weather in March (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Orkney as March approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During March, Orkney usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C.

Precipitation

Orkney in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 22 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 101 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Orkney, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 101 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 10 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.

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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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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