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Glasgow in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Glasgow in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Glasgow in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Glasgow in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +48°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 94 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
94 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Glasgow has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Glasgow in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +54°F with a maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +27°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +45°F.

Is Glasgow warm or cold in March?

Glasgow 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 Glasgow:

Climate in Glasgow in March

Glasgow weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+45°F+48°F+54°F
Min. temperature
+14°F+16°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+59°F+68°F+75°F
Rainfall
98 mm94 mm68 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%79%74%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
141617
Rainy days
10119
Snowy days
110

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. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 98 mm to 94 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Glasgow is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Glasgow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 67 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 16 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:
Glasgow wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 133 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Glasgow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

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

How was the weather last March in Glasgow?

This is the weather in Glasgow in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+50°F
2 March
☁️
+45°F
3 March
☁️
+47°F
4 March
☀️
+48°F
5 March
☀️
+49°F
6 March
☀️
+48°F
7 March
☁️
+46°F
8 March
☁️
+50°F
9 March
🌧️
+49°F
10 March
☁️
+52°F
11 March
🌧️
+54°F
12 March
🌧️
+48°F
13 March
🌧️
+53°F
14 March
☁️
+47°F
15 March
☁️
+50°F
16 March
🌧️
+47°F
17 March
☁️
+49°F
18 March
☁️
+57°F
19 March
☀️
+63°F
20 March
☀️
+55°F
21 March
☁️
+54°F
22 March
☁️
+62°F
23 March
☀️
+66°F
24 March
🌫️
+59°F
25 March
☀️
+61°F
26 March
☁️
+64°F
27 March
☀️
+64°F
28 March
☁️
+61°F
29 March
☁️
+54°F
30 March
☁️
+45°F
31 March
☀️
+45°F
In March 2023 Glasgow had 10 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2013 (+45°F) and the highest in 2012 (+56°F). The driest year was 2012 with only 40 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1994 with 223 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Glasgow in March:

Is March a good time to visit Glasgow?

It’s always a good time to visit Glasgow, 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 Glasgow in March?

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

Is Glasgow rainy in March?

Glasgow 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 Glasgow in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Glasgow 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 Glasgow

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Glasgow, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.