Orkney islands in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
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 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:
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 Orkney islands:
| Kirkwall 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.
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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.