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Inverness in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Inverness in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Inverness in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Inverness in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 88 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-13°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Inverness has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Inverness in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Inverness for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +12°C with a maximum of +19°C and a minimum of -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +6°C.

Is Inverness warm or cold in March?

Inverness is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Inverness:

Climate in Inverness in March

Inverness weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+7°C+9°C+11°C
Min. temperature
-14°C-13°C-8°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+22°C+23°C
Rainfall
88 mm88 mm66 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%79%77%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1009 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
151818
Rainy days
10109
Snowy days
110

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +7°C to +9°C during the day. The rainfall amount in March stays the same as in the previous month with a 88 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Inverness in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Inverness is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Inverness based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Inverness wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 109 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Inverness based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Inverness?

This is the weather in Inverness in March 2023:
1 March
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+11°C
2 March
☀️
+10°C
3 March
☁️
+11°C
4 March
☀️
+9°C
5 March
☀️
+9°C
6 March
☀️
+10°C
7 March
☀️
+11°C
8 March
☀️
+10°C
9 March
🌧️
+12°C
10 March
☁️
+12°C
11 March
☀️
+12°C
12 March
🌧️
+11°C
13 March
☁️
+12°C
14 March
🌧️
+12°C
15 March
🌧️
+10°C
16 March
🌧️
+9°C
17 March
☀️
+9°C
18 March
☀️
+13°C
19 March
☀️
+17°C
20 March
☀️
+13°C
21 March
☀️
+9°C
22 March
☀️
+16°C
23 March
☀️
+19°C
24 March
☀️
+16°C
25 March
☀️
+17°C
26 March
☀️
+14°C
27 March
☀️
+16°C
28 March
☀️
+15°C
29 March
🌫️
+6°C
30 March
🌧️
+5°C
31 March
☀️
+6°C
In March 2023 Inverness had 21 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Inverness climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Inverness in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2013 (+6°C) and the highest in 2012 (+14°C). The driest year was 2013 with only 21 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 236 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Inverness in March:

Is March a good time to visit Inverness?

It’s always a good time to visit Inverness, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Inverness in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Inverness rainy in March?

Inverness is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Inverness in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Inverness in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

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Monthly weather in Inverness

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Inverness, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.