Weather in March in Dumfries and Galloway
Planning a journey to Dumfries and Galloway this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Dumfries and Galloway in March?
Dumfries and Galloway is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Dumfries and Galloway generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Dumfries.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gretna Green with an average of 77 mm to high rainfall in Carsphairn with 116 mm.Average sunshine
The city Dumfries usually sees around 86 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For specific regional insights in Dumfries and Galloway for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Dumfries and Galloway climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Dumfries and Galloway?
Dumfries
In March Dumfries generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stranraer
In March Stranraer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Moffat
In March Moffat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kirkcudbright
In March Kirkcudbright generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gretna Green
In March Gretna Green generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Dumfries and Galloway?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Dumfries, March may not be the ideal time to visit Dumfries and Galloway.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Dumfries. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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