Weather in Orkney islands in march 2025

The weather in Orkney islands in march comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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

Moderate rain at times

19%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Snow showers

11%

Weather at 12pm
45°F

Moderate rain at times

24%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Clear/Sunny

13%

Weather at 6pm
45°F

Moderate rain at times

23%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Clear/Sunny

13%

Weather at 3am
45°F

Moderate rain at times

25%

Cloudy

25%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Snow showers

13%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Orkney islands in march

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Orkney islands in march.


The climate of Orkney islands in march is very bad

The weather in march in Orkney islands is wet (with 4in of precipitation over 8 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in february it receives an average of 4.2in of precipitation over 8 days.

The climate is rather cold there the month of march. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of march in Orkney islands is 45°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Orkney islands in the month of march with a maximum record of 54°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2020.

In march in Orkney islands, the days on average last 11:47. The sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 18:15.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Orkney islands in march

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years 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 Orkney islands in march 2024:

01-03-2024
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 41°F
02-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 43°F
03-03-2024
Light rain
43°F to 45°F
04-03-2024
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 45°F
05-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 45°F
06-03-2024
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 43°F
07-03-2024
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 45°F
08-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 43°F
09-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 43°F
10-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 43°F
11-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 43°F
12-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 45°F
13-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 47°F
14-03-2024
Overcast
45°F to 47°F
15-03-2024
Light rain shower
41°F to 43°F
16-03-2024
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 43°F
17-03-2024
Partly Cloudy
45°F to 47°F
18-03-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 49°F
19-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 49°F
20-03-2024
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 45°F
21-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 50°F
22-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 45°F
23-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 45°F
24-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 45°F
25-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 41°F
26-03-2024
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 41°F
27-03-2024
Light rain
38°F to 47°F
28-03-2024
Cloudy
45°F to 45°F
29-03-2024
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 45°F
30-03-2024
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 47°F
31-03-2024
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 47°F

Map: other cities in Scotland in march

Cities near Orkney islands:

Kirkwall in marchvery bad weather
Thurso in marchvery bad weather
Wick in marchvery bad weather
Helmsdale in marchvery bad weather
Durness in marchvery bad weather
Brora in marchvery bad weather
Lossiemouth in marchvery bad weather
Buckie in marchvery bad weather
Macduff in marchvery bad weather
Elgin in marchvery bad weather
Fraserburgh in marchvery bad weather
Forres in marchvery bad weather
Scotland in march: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in march.

Legend: Orkney islands perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Orkney islands in march:

Weather data for Orkney islands for march are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Orkney islands. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Orkney islands 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 Orkney islands.


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