Slateford weather in March (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Slateford during March? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Slateford generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Slateford in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 116 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Slateford. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Slateford climate page with graphs.

 

Slateford, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 5°C *  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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