Inverness

Highlands Weather in March

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

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Inverness Fort William Fort Augustus Nairn

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

What to Expect in the Highlands in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Newtonmore to 10°C (50°F) in Cromarty. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Cromarty and 0°C (32°F) in Newtonmore.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Balintore with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Arisaig with 192 mm (7.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Inverness gets approximately 107 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 the Highlands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Highlands - and find the best time to visit. (based on Inverness)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit the Highlands →

Best Places to Visit in the Highlands in March

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

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 the Highlands

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

Temperature range in the Highlands (March)

Precipitation variation in the Highlands (March)

Inverness

In March Inverness generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
107 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Inverness →

Fort William

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

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
86 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
211 mm (8.3 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Fort William →

Fort Augustus

In March Fort Augustus 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 less favorable 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
75 hours
107 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
127 mm (5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Fort Augustus →

Nairn

In March Nairn 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 less favorable 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
75 hours
107 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Nairn →

Drumnadrochit

In March Drumnadrochit generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable 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
75 hours
107 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Drumnadrochit →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Inverness 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Fort William 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 175 mm (6.9 in)
Fort Augustus 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Nairn 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Drumnadrochit 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Grantown on Spey 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

The Highlands weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

the Highlands, the United Kingdom typically experiences less favorable weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Inverness average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in the Highlands, the United Kingdom during March range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Inverness.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Highlands, the United Kingdom during March, with Inverness averaging close to 81 mm (3.2 in).

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

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Inverness, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Highlands, the United Kingdom.

On average, the best time to visit the Highlands, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally very good weather in Inverness. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Highlands.

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