Ayrshire Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom in March.

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Ayr Irvine Largs Prestwick

Planning a trip to Ayrshire, the United Kingdom this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Ayrshire in March

Ayrshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Ayrshire generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Ayr.

For specific regional insights in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ballantrae with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Lochranza with 130 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Ayr receives about 106 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Ayrshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ayrshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ayr)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ayrshire in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ayrshire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Ayrshire

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Ayrshire (March)

Precipitation variation in Ayrshire (March)

Ayr

In March Ayr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
106 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ayr →

Irvine

In March Irvine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
106 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Irvine →

Largs

In March Largs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
106 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Largs →

Prestwick

In March Prestwick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
106 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Prestwick →

Troon

In March Troon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
106 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Troon →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ayrshire in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ayr 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Irvine 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Largs 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Prestwick 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Troon 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Ballantrae 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 102 mm (4 in)

Ayrshire weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom in March?

Ayrshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ayr average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom in March?

Average temperatures in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom during March range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Ayr.

Does Ayrshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in March?

Ayr typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 120 mm (4.7 in) on average across Ayrshire, the United Kingdom.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Ayrshire, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ayr, March may not be the ideal time to visit Ayrshire, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, May provides tolerable weather in Ayr. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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