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Edinburgh in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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March

Weather in Edinburgh in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
Edinburgh in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +48°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 76 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Edinburgh has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Edinburgh in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Edinburgh for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +46°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +57°F during the day and a minimum of +23°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +46°F.

Is Edinburgh warm or cold in March?

Edinburgh is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Edinburgh:

Water temperature in Edinburgh in March

Water in Edinburgh in March is Cold. It varies from +43°F to +47°F, with an average of +45°F. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +48°F.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Edinburgh are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +59°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +45°F.

Can you swim in Edinburgh in March?

We would not recommend swimming in Edinburgh in March, the water is very cold (+45°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Edinburgh in March

Edinburgh weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+45°F+48°F+52°F
Min. temperature
+16°F+16°F+25°F
Max. temperature
+59°F+70°F+73°F
Rainfall
67 mm76 mm65 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+45°F+45°F+47°F
Humidity
81%78%76%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
999
Rainy days
141819
Snowy days
321

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +48°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 67 mm to 76 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 1 to 2.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Edinburgh in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Edinburgh is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Edinburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 89 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Edinburgh wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 63% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Edinburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 4 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Edinburgh?

This is the weather in Edinburgh in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+43°F
2 March
🌧️
+43°F
3 March
☁️
+42°F
4 March
☁️
+44°F
5 March
☁️
+45°F
6 March
☀️
+43°F
7 March
☀️
+38°F
8 March
☀️
+36°F
9 March
☁️
+37°F
10 March
☀️
+42°F
11 March
☀️
+42°F
12 March
🌧️
+52°F
13 March
🌧️
+50°F
14 March
☀️
+39°F
15 March
☀️
+40°F
16 March
🌧️
+54°F
17 March
☁️
+54°F
18 March
🌧️
+55°F
19 March
☁️
+49°F
20 March
🌫️
+49°F
21 March
🌧️
+55°F
22 March
🌧️
+51°F
23 March
☁️
+54°F
24 March
🌧️
+53°F
25 March
🌧️
+44°F
26 March
🌧️
+44°F
27 March
☀️
+45°F
28 March
🌧️
+47°F
29 March
🌧️
+54°F
30 March
☁️
+57°F
31 March
🌧️
+47°F
In March 2023 Edinburgh had 8 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Edinburgh climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Edinburgh in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+50°F) and the highest in 2014 (+55°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 701 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1741 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edinburgh in March:

Is March a good time to visit Edinburgh?

It’s always a good time to visit Edinburgh, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Edinburgh in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Edinburgh in March?

Swimming in Edinburgh in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Edinburgh rainy in March?

Edinburgh is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Edinburgh in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Edinburgh in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Edinburgh

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Edinburgh, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.