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Cairngorms National Park Weather in March

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

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Planning a journey to Cairngorms National Park, 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 Cairngorms National Park in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Aviemore.

To explore the conditions in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballater with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Aviemore with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Aviemore as an example - it receives around 107 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Cairngorms National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cairngorms National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Aviemore)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March7°C (45°F) April10°C (50°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September15°C (59°F) October11°C (52°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cairngorms National Park in March

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

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 Cairngorms National Park

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

Temperature range in Cairngorms National Park (March)

Precipitation variation in Cairngorms National Park (March)

Aviemore

In March Aviemore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
107 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Aviemore →

Ballater

In March Ballater generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
124 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ballater →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cairngorms National Park, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cairngorms National Park in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aviemore 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Ballater 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Cairngorms National Park weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom in March?

In March, Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom generally has less favorable weather conditions. Aviemore sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom in March?

In Aviemore, the average daytime high in March is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

Does Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom. Aviemore averages only about 90 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom due to the typically less favorable weather in Aviemore.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and September offering mostly good weather in Aviemore. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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