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Lothian weather in March

Considering a trip to Lothian this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Lothian in March?

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

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Edinburgh.

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Innerwick with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Bathgate with 80 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 116 hours of sunlight anticipated in Edinburgh. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lothian in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Lothian climate page.

Where to go in Lothian in March

Find the average weather conditions in March for the most popular destinations in Lothian on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Lothian

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Lothian?

Average weather in Edinburgh

In March Edinburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Edinburgh
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
2°C 
81 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
poor 
10°C 
3°C 
116 hours 
68 mm 
17 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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12°C 
5°C 
155 hours 
65 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Edinburgh

Average weather in Musselburgh

In March Musselburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Musselburgh
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
3°C 
81 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
116 hours 
69 mm 
17 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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11°C 
5°C 
155 hours 
65 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Musselburgh

Average weather in Linlithgow

In March Linlithgow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Linlithgow
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
2°C 
81 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
poor 
10°C 
3°C 
116 hours 
76 mm 
18 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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12°C 
4°C 
155 hours 
69 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Linlithgow

Average weather in North Berwick

In March North Berwick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

North Berwick
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
3°C 
81 hours 
71 mm 
14 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
116 hours 
64 mm 
16 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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11°C 
5°C 
155 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
Climate in North Berwick

Average weather in Livingston

In March Livingston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Livingston
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
2°C 
81 hours 
91 mm 
16 days 
poor 
10°C 
3°C 
116 hours 
78 mm 
19 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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12°C 
4°C 
155 hours 
72 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Livingston

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

Is March the best time to visit Lothian?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Lothian with often poor weather in Edinburgh.

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

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