Kirkwall in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kirkwall in march 2025
The weather in Kirkwall in the month of march comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout march
very bad weather 11.3cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
34% of time
19%
17%
11%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
28% of time
24%
21%
13%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Cloudy
32% of time
23%
21%
13%
Weather at 3am
45°F
25%
25%
18%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kirkwall in march
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kirkwall in march.
The climate of Kirkwall in march is very bad
The weather in march in Kirkwall is wet (with 4in of rainfall over 8 days). This is better than the previous month since in february it receives an average of 4.2in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh there this month. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of march in Kirkwall is 45°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kirkwall in march with a maximum record of 54°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2020.
In march in Kirkwall, the days on average last 11:47. The sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 18:15.
With a bad climate, the month of march is not the best time to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kirkwall in march
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of march.
| March | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2020) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 39km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (24%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 11.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.79km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:28 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:15 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:47 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in march | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last march?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kirkwall in march 2024:
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 50°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 47°F
45°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in march
Cities near Kirkwall:
| Orkney islands in march | very bad weather |
| Thurso in march | very bad weather |
| Wick in march | very bad weather |
| Helmsdale in march | very bad weather |
| Durness in march | very bad weather |
| Brora in march | very bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in march | very bad weather |
| Buckie in march | very bad weather |
| Macduff in march | very bad weather |
| Elgin in march | very bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in march | very bad weather |
| Forres in march | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in march.
Kirkwall
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Weather data for Kirkwall in march:
Weather data for Kirkwall for march are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kirkwall. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kirkwall can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kirkwall.