Thurso weather in March (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Thurso this March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of March in Thurso typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Thurso in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 96 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Thurso, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 96 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (28 KM, 17 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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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