Edinburgh weather in March
March in Edinburgh: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Edinburgh · #434 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Edinburgh climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 68 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.7 cm / 1.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Edinburgh in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- March in Edinburgh: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Edinburgh on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in March?
- In March, Edinburgh averages a daily high of 8.8°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 68 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Edinburgh in March?
- Edinburgh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in March.
- Does it snow in Edinburgh in March?
- Edinburgh sees roughly 2.7 cm of snowfall in March.