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Inverness in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Inverness in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Inverness in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
March could be a good time to visit Inverness, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +9°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in March. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 88 mm. The weather is changeable so 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
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
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 +8°C with a maximum of +15°C and a minimum of -7°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +13°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
84 mm88 mm66 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
82%80%77%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
878
Rainy days
141819
Snowy days
541

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. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 84 mm to 88 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 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 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Inverness is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 2 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
Total precipitation in March is about 101 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 20 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 71% chance of precipitation and 109 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 63% 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 1 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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+8°C
2 March
☁️
+8°C
3 March
☁️
+7°C
4 March
🌧️
+7°C
5 March
🌧️
+6°C
6 March
🌧️
+5°C
7 March
☁️
+2°C
8 March
☀️
+4°C
9 March
☀️
+4°C
10 March
☀️
+6°C
11 March
☀️
+5°C
12 March
🌧️
+8°C
13 March
🌧️
+6°C
14 March
☀️
+4°C
15 March
🌧️
+7°C
16 March
🌧️
+9°C
17 March
🌧️
+13°C
18 March
🌧️
+12°C
19 March
☁️
+9°C
20 March
☁️
+9°C
21 March
🌧️
+15°C
22 March
🌧️
+11°C
23 March
☀️
+12°C
24 March
🌧️
+12°C
25 March
☁️
+8°C
26 March
☀️
+5°C
27 March
☀️
+9°C
28 March
🌧️
+8°C
29 March
🌫️
+13°C
30 March
☁️
+15°C
31 March
☁️
+13°C
In March 2023 Inverness had 8 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 1979 (+10°C) and the highest in 2023 (+13°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 738 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2582 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, 2023.

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.