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Weather in Orkney Islands for March 2026

Your guide to Orkney Islands weather in March - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Orkney Islands at the beginning of March is 8.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 8.3 °C by the end of March.

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  • Orkney Islands experiences heavy rainfall in March, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 91.6 mm.

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Average dry days
8
Dry days
Average rainy days
23
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
8°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
40 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
79 %
Avg humidity

Orkney Islands Weather March

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February
April
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Moderate rain at times
7°
2
Overcast
8°
3
Patchy rain possible
8°
4
Heavy rain at times
9°
5
Patchy rain possible
11°
6
Moderate rain at times
9°
7
Overcast
9°
8
Heavy rain at times
8°
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
8°
10
Patchy rain possible
6°
11
Moderate rain at times
6°
12
Patchy rain possible
6°
13
Patchy rain possible
5°
14
Patchy rain possible
6°
15
Patchy rain possible
8°
16
Patchy rain possible
8°
17
Sunny
6°
18
Sunny
5°
19
Sunny
6°
20
Overcast
7°
21
Partly cloudy
8°
22
Moderate or heavy rain shower
8°
23
Moderate rain at times
7°
24
Heavy rain at times
9°
25
Patchy rain possible
9°
26
Overcast
9°
27
Moderate rain at times
8°
28
Heavy rain at times
7°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
8°
30
Patchy rain possible
8°
31
Patchy rain possible
9°

Temperatures trend during March in Orkney Islands

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

March weather in Orkney Islands day by day

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February April
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Mar. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 7° /6° 1.3 mm 2
2 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /7° 0.4 mm 2
3 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 0.4 mm 2
4 Mar. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 9° /8° 5.9 mm 2
5 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /9° 3.5 mm 3
6 Mar. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 9° /7° 2.1 mm 2
7 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /7° 0.1 mm 2
8 Mar. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 8° /7° 2.6 mm 2
9 Mar. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /5° 20.1 mm 2
10 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /4° 3.1 mm 2
11 Mar. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 6° /4° 1.8 mm 2
12 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /4° 1.1 mm 2
13 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /4° 2.2 mm 2
14 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /5° 1.3 mm 2
15 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /6° 1.4 mm 2
16 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /5° 0.1 mm 2
17 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 6° /4° 0 mm 3
18 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 5° /4° 0 mm 3
19 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 6° /2° 0 mm 3
20 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 7° /5° 0 mm 2
21 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /7° 0 mm 3
22 Mar. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /7° 10.5 mm 2
23 Mar. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 7° /6° 10.2 mm 2
24 Mar. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 9° /5° 4.9 mm 2
25 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /8° 0.8 mm 2
26 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /7° 1 mm 2
27 Mar. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 8° /7° 4.7 mm 2
28 Mar. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 7° /5° 4 mm 2
29 Mar. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /5° 7.3 mm 2
30 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 0.5 mm 2
31 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /7° 0.2 mm 2
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Orkney Islands in March is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Orkney Islands forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Orkney Islands in March - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Orkney Islands during March?
During March, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 8° and lows near 6°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Orkney Islands during March?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Orkney Islands during March, with a total of 91.6 mm spread over approximately 23 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Orkney Islands in March 2026?
Orkney Islands typically sees 0 cm of snowfall during March.
What are the typical wind conditions in Orkney Islands during March?
The average wind speed in Orkney Islands during March is 40 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

March rainfall patterns in Orkney Islands

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