United Kingdom Edinburgh Weather in March — Climate Guide
March in Edinburgh is high
March is high for Edinburgh.
Spring start. Pre-summer shoulder. Hotels improving + weather warming.
Travel score
Edinburgh March Weather Stats
Avg High
10°C
Avg Low
3°C
Rainy Days
13
50mm total
Sunshine
3h
Daily avg
Humidity
75%
moderate
UV Index
2
Low
Wind
12 km/h
Gusts 28
Sea Temp
5°C
no swimming
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
March Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
14 μg/m³
PM10
25 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
8°C
Nighttime
2°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 28 km/h
Activities Recommended for March
March Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- 10°C improving
- Daylight 12h
- Pre-peak prices
- Spring blooms
Cons
- Variable weather
- Still rainy
- Sea cold
March Events & Festivals
- Spring start
- Easter prep
Edinburgh in March — Full Picture
Spring start. Pre-summer shoulder. Hotels improving + weather warming.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cool + variable. Light coat + sweater + umbrella.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current12.3°C
5°C
12/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
18.3°C
10.3°C
12.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
13°C
6.7°C
13/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
7.3°C
1°C
14.7/mo
Edinburgh Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7° | 1° | 16d·60mm | 1h | 85% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 8° | 1° | 13d·50mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 10° | 3° | 13d·50mm | 3h | 75% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 12° | 5° | 11d·40mm | 4h | 70% | 4 | Busy | Peak | |
| May (Best) | 15° | 7° | 12d·50mm | 5h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 17° | 9° | 12d·60mm | 6h | 70% | 6 | Busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 19° | 11° | 12d·65mm | 5h | 73% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 19° | 11° | 13d·70mm | 5h | 75% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| September (Best) | 16° | 9° | 12d·60mm | 4h | 78% | 3 | Very busy | Peak |
| 13° | 7° | 13d·65mm | 3h | 80% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 10° | 4° | 14d·60mm | 2h | 85% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 7° | 1° | 15d·60mm | 1h | 85% | 1 | Very busy | Peak |
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Edinburgh March Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is March a good time to visit Edinburgh?
Edinburgh in March is high. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Edinburgh in March?
Edinburgh March averages a high of 10°C and a low of 3°C.
Does it rain much in Edinburgh in March?
Edinburgh March averages 50mm of rainfall over about 13 rainy days.
What should I wear in Edinburgh in March?
Cool + variable. Light coat + sweater + umbrella.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh in March?
Edinburgh March sunrise is 06:55 and sunset is 18:10, with 11h 15min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Edinburgh in March?
Edinburgh March air quality (AQI) averages 40, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 14μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Edinburgh in March?
In March, Edinburgh is great for Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Whisky bars.
Is March peak season in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh March crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.