Fife Weather in March

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

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St Andrews Dunfermline Anstruther Cupar

Are you planning a trip a to Fife, the United Kingdom in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Fife in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in St Andrews.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Crail with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Oakley with 76 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. St Andrews gets around 118 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Fife by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Fife →

Best Places to Visit in Fife in March

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

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 Fife

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

Temperature range in Fife (March)

Precipitation variation in Fife (March)

St Andrews

In March St Andrews generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate 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
79 hours
118 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in St Andrews →

Dunfermline

In March Dunfermline 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
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
116 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Dunfermline →

Anstruther

In March Anstruther generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate 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)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
118 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Anstruther →

Cupar

In March Cupar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
118 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cupar →

Crail

In March Crail generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate 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)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
118 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Crail →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Andrews 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Dunfermline 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Anstruther 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Cupar 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Crail 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Kirkcaldy 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Fife weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Fife, the United Kingdom in March. The popular destination of St Andrews averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in St Andrews peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in March, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

March is on the drier side in Fife, the United Kingdom. St Andrews averages only about 61 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Fife, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in St Andrews.

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in St Andrews. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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