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Average weather for Shetland Islands in March

It's cold in March in Shetland Islands with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 5°C.

Daily Temperature in March in Shetland Islands

Start of March

The month of March starts in Shetland Islands with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around 4°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 8°C, with nights around 4°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Shetland Islands is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants.

In March, there is an average of 113 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Shetland Islands in March

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Temperature Average temperature
7°C 11°C
Sun Max. temperature
9°C 14°C
Sun Min. temperature
6°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
113 mm 63 mm
Rain Rainy days
18 days 10 days
Snow Total snowfall
0,9 cm 7 cm
Snow Snowy days
1 day 4 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

Is March a good time to visit Shetland Islands?

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Shetland Islands. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records

With 12°C in 2022, Shetland Islands reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 9°C.

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Daily Temperature in March in Shetland Islands

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in March for Shetland Islands, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in March in Shetland Islands

Daily Precipitation in March in Shetland Islands

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Shetland Islands, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect about 18 days of precipitation in Shetland Islands.

Daily Precipitation in March in Shetland Islands

Daily Snowfall in March in Shetland Islands

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Shetland Islands, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.

Daily Snowfall in March in Shetland Islands

Daily UV index in March in Shetland Islands

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Shetland Islands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in March in Shetland Islands

Temperature in March in Shetland Islands over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in March in Shetland Islands, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in March in Shetland Islands Over the Years

Total precipitation in March in Shetland Islands over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Shetland Islands, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in March in Shetland Islands over the years

Snowfall in March in Shetland Islands per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Shetland Islands, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in March in Shetland Islands over the past years

Daily weather in March for Shetland Islands

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Shetland Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average weather in Shetland Islands by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shetland Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.


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