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Highland Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Highland, Scotland in March.

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Edinburgh Balmacara Glasgow Lamlash

Planning a getaway to Highland, Scotland 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 Highland in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Edinburgh.

For a closer look at conditions across Highland, Scotland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Edinburgh with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 207 mm (8.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Edinburgh as an example - it receives around 116 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.

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Best Places to Visit in Highland in March

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

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 Highland

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

Temperature range in Highland (March)

Precipitation variation in Highland (March)

Edinburgh

In March Edinburgh 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)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
116 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
70 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 Edinburgh →

Glasgow

In March Glasgow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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)
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
68 hours
106 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Glasgow →

Balmacara

In March Balmacara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy 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
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
93 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
215 mm (8.5 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Balmacara →

Lamlash

In March Lamlash generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
106 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lamlash →

Sallachy

In March Sallachy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
93 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
211 mm (8.3 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sallachy →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Highland, in Scotland.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Edinburgh 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Balmacara 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Glasgow 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Lamlash 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Sallachy 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Inverinate 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)

Highland weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Highland, Scotland in March?

Highland, Scotland typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Edinburgh average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Highland, Scotland in March?

In Edinburgh, the average daytime high in March is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does Highland, Scotland get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Edinburgh averages just 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Highland, Scotland.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Highland, Scotland?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Highland, Scotland due to the typically poor weather in Edinburgh.

On average, the best time to visit Highland, Scotland is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Edinburgh. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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