March · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Edinburgh in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Edinburgh in March
Average temperature 5°C, 74 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.8/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Edinburgh scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Edinburgh's Old Town climbs a volcanic ridge from the castle down to Holyrood, with the Royal Mile threading closes and courtyards between them.
March in Edinburgh — the hardest end of the year
March averages 5°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in March?
- In March, Edinburgh averages 5°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- March earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Edinburgh in March?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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