Fort William Weather in March

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

The climate in Fort William during March can be summarized as cool and very wet.

March is in the spring in Fort William and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

Fort William weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.5°C 43.6°F
Nightly temperature -0°C 31.9°F
Average temperature 3.2°C 37.8°F
Daily sunshine 2.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 254 mm 10 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 7.5°C 45.6°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average March is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fort William with around 254mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Fort William

Fort William average temperature in March

March rainfall

Fort William average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Fort William 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 Fort William in March 2024.

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Fort William weather stats

Fort William weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.1°C 61°F
Driest month: April 127mm 5ins
Sunniest month: May 5.4hrs
Coldest month: January 4.3°C 39.7°F
Wettest month: October 304mm 12ins
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