Shetland islands in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Shetland islands in march 2025
The weather in Shetland islands in the month of march comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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 19.6cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
51% of time
20%
10%
7%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
46% of time
23%
10%
9%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Cloudy
46% of time
22%
12%
9%
Weather at 3am
45°F
29%
23%
17%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shetland islands in march
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shetland islands in march.
The climate of Shetland islands in march is very bad
In march in Shetland islands, the climate is wet (with 2.5in of precipitation over 3 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in february it receives an average of 2.7in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that area march. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of march in Shetland islands is 45°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Shetland islands in the month of march with a maximum record of 52°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2020.
On this month of march, day length in Shetland islands is generally 11:47. Sunrise is at 06:21 and sets at 18:08.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shetland islands in march
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of march.
| March | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 39km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 19.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.91km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 70% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:21 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:08 | ||||
| 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 Shetland islands in march 2024:
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 49°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 49°F
43°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in march
Cities near Shetland islands:
| Lerwick in march | very bad weather |
| Kirkwall in march | very bad weather |
| Orkney islands in march | very bad weather |
| Thurso in march | very bad weather |
| Wick in march | very bad weather |
| Durness in march | very bad weather |
| Helmsdale in march | very bad weather |
| Brora in march | very bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in march | very bad weather |
| Macduff in march | very bad weather |
| Buckie in march | very bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in march | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in march.
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Weather data for Shetland islands in march:
Weather data for Shetland islands for march are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Shetland islands. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Shetland 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 Shetland islands.