Orkney Weather in March
What's the weather like in Orkney (Scotland) in March 2024?
The climate in Orkney during March can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
March is in the spring in Orkney and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 7.2°C 44.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 2.1°C 35.7°F |
| Average temperature | 4.6°C 40.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 3.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 81 mm 3.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 22 days |
| Sea temperature | 7.1°C 44.9°F |
| Humidity | 86% |
| Windspeed | 27.7kph 17 mph |
On average March is the 6th wettest month of the year in Orkney with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Orkney
March rainfall
March hourly sunshine
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 Orkney in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Orkney weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 49mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 5.9°C 42.6°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 119mm 4.7ins |
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