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% *
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.
perfect weather
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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.
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