Borders Weather in March

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

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Selkirk Kelso Peebles Hawick

Planning a journey to Borders, the United Kingdom this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Borders in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Selkirk.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coldstream with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Chapelhope with 91 mm (3.6 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Selkirk.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during March. Selkirk experiences about 86 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Borders by month

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

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Borders →

Best Places to Visit in Borders in March

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

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 Borders

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

Temperature range in Borders (March)

Precipitation variation in Borders (March)

Selkirk

In March Selkirk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
86 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Selkirk →

Kelso

In March Kelso generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate 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
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
86 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kelso →

Peebles

In March Peebles generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
116 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Peebles →

Hawick

In March Hawick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
86 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hawick →

Melrose

In March Melrose generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
86 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Melrose →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Selkirk 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Kelso 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Peebles 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Hawick 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Melrose 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Chirnside 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Borders weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Borders, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Selkirk, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

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

Average temperatures in Borders, the United Kingdom during March range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Selkirk.

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

March is on the drier side in Borders, the United Kingdom. Selkirk averages only about 72 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Borders, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Selkirk.

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Selkirk. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Borders.

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