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Isle of Skye Weather in March

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

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Portree Staffin Dunvegan Colbost

Planning a journey to Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Isle of Skye in March

Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Isle of Skye generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Portree.

For specific regional insights in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hallin with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Teangue with 191 mm (7.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during March. Portree experiences about 93 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Isle of Skye by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Isle of Skye — and find the best time to visit. (based on Portree)

January9°C (48°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August17°C (63°F) September15°C (59°F) October13°C (55°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Isle of Skye in March

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

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 Isle of Skye

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

Temperature range in Isle of Skye (March)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Skye (March)

Portree

In March Portree generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy 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
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
93 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Portree →

Staffin

In March Staffin 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
9°C (48°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
62 hours
93 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Staffin →

Dunvegan

In March Dunvegan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
93 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
126 mm (5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Dunvegan →

Colbost

In March Colbost generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
93 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Colbost →

Kyleakin

In March Kyleakin 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
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
93 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kyleakin →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Isle of Skye in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portree 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Staffin 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Dunvegan 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Colbost 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Kyleakin 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)
Broadford 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)

Isle of Skye weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom in March?

In March, Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Portree sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom in March?

Average temperatures in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom during March range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Portree.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Portree records an average of 163 mm (6.4 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Portree.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly unpleasant weather in Portree.

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