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St Andrews weather in March (Fife, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does March bring to St Andrews? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of March in St Andrews typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 10°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 4°C.

Precipitation

St Andrews in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 118 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit St Andrews. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

St Andrews, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Dundee, Scotland (17 KM, 10 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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