Stornoway Weather in March

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

The climate in Stornoway during March can be summarized as cool and damp.

March is in the spring in Stornoway and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Stornoway weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.5°C 45.5°F
Nightly temperature 2.1°C 35.8°F
Average temperature 4.8°C 40.6°F
Daily sunshine 3.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 120 mm 4.7 ins
Rainy days 24 days
Sea temperature 8.3°C 47°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 25.2kph 16 mph

On average March is the 6th wettest month of the year in Stornoway with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Stornoway

Stornoway average temperature in March

March rainfall

Stornoway average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Stornoway 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 Stornoway in March 2024.

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Stornoway weather stats

Stornoway weather statistics
Hottest month: August 15.3°C 59.5°F
Driest month: May 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: April 5.7hrs
Coldest month: February 6.3°C 43.3°F
Wettest month: October 157mm 6.2ins
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