Dumfries Weather in March

What's the weather like in Dumfries (Scotland) in March 2024?

The climate in Dumfries during March can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

March is in the spring in Dumfries and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Dumfries weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Nightly temperature 1.7°C 35.1°F
Average temperature 5°C 41°F
Daily sunshine 3.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 83 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 6.9°C 44.5°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average March is the 6th driest month of the year in Dumfries with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Dumfries

Dumfries average temperature in March

March rainfall

Dumfries average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Dumfries average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Dumfries in March 2024.

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Dumfries weather stats

Dumfries weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.4°C 65.1°F
Driest month: April 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: October 119mm 4.7ins
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