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Grampian Weather in March

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

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Aberdeen Stonehaven Dyce Banchory

Planning a getaway to Grampian, the United Kingdom this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Grampian in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Inverey to 10°C (50°F) in Banchory. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Banchory and -1°C (30°F) in Inverey.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Portlethen with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Inverey with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Aberdeen receives about 124 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Grampian by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Grampian →

Best Places to Visit in Grampian in March

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

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 Grampian

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

Temperature range in Grampian (March)

Precipitation variation in Grampian (March)

Aberdeen

In March Aberdeen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
124 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Aberdeen →

Stonehaven

In March Stonehaven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
124 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stonehaven →

Dyce

In March Dyce generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
124 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Dyce →

Banchory

In March Banchory 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
86 hours
124 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Banchory →

Elgin

In March Elgin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
107 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Elgin →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aberdeen 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Stonehaven 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Dyce 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Banchory 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Elgin 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Tomintoul 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Grampian weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Grampian, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Aberdeen average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Grampian, the United Kingdom during March range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Aberdeen.

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

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

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Grampian, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Aberdeen. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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