Central Scotland Weather in March

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

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Stirling Callander Drymen Killin

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

What to Expect in Central Scotland in March

Central Scotland, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Central Scotland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Killin to 10°C (50°F) in Boʼness. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Boʼness and 1°C (34°F) in Killin.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Central Scotland, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Boʼness with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to heavy rainfall in Tyndrum with 162 mm (6.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Stirling gets approximately 116 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Central Scotland by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central Scotland in March

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

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 Central Scotland

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

Temperature range in Central Scotland (March)

Precipitation variation in Central Scotland (March)

Stirling

In March Stirling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
116 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Stirling →

Callander

In March Callander generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high 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
68 hours
106 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Callander →

Drymen

In March Drymen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
106 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Drymen →

Killin

In March Killin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
106 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Killin →

Falkirk

In March Falkirk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
116 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Falkirk →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stirling 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Callander 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Drymen 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Killin 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Falkirk 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Alloa 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Central Scotland weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in March?

Expect poor weather across Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in March. The popular destination of Stirling averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in March?

Stirling averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

Not particularly. Stirling averages just 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Central Scotland, the United Kingdom.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Stirling, March may not be the ideal time to visit Central Scotland, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, June and July provide pleasant weather in Stirling. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Central Scotland.

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