Prestonpans weather in March (Lothian, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Prestonpans usually fare in March? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of March in Prestonpans typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 3°C.

Precipitation

Prestonpans in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 116 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Prestonpans, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 5°C *  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (22 KM, 14 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. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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