Arbroath Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Arbroath

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
7.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
3.4°C
Avg Temp
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5.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
67 mm
Avg Humidity
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87%
Avg Wind
🌬️
5.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-3.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Arbroath March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Arbroath, with average highs near 7.1°C and lows around 3.4°C (mean 5.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 67 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

Arbroath March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Arbroath. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Arbroath was 2012 — when the month averaged 7.4°C — while the coldest was 2013 at 2.8°C. Typical March days reach 7.1°C with nights near 3.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp4.6°C→6.1°C+1.5°C
Max Temp6.4°C→8.0°C+1.6°C
Min Temp2.8°C→4.2°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

2.0°C–3.5°C2 yr (4%)
3.5°C–5.0°C12 yr (27%)
5.0°C–6.5°C28 yr (62%)
6.5°C–8.0°C3 yr (7%)

Arbroath March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Arbroath, averaging 67 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2006 with 132 mm, while the driest was 2012 at 16 mm.

Arbroath March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Arbroath during March averages 87%. The most humid March was 1991 at 92%, and the least humid was 2013 at 82%.

Arbroath March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Arbroath. The sunniest Marchs were 2012 and 2022 at 2.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1985 at 1.5.

Arbroath March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Arbroath during March is 5.2 m/s. The windiest March was 1994 at 7.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2016 at 3.8 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Arbroath

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How March Ranks in Arbroath

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Arbroath Weather by Month

Arbroath March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp4.5°C5.3°C5.4°C5.3°C5.9°C+1.4°C
Avg High6.3°C7.2°C7.2°C7.2°C7.9°C+1.6°C
Avg Low2.6°C3.4°C3.5°C3.5°C4.0°C+1.4°C
Avg Rain78 mm64 mm62 mm67 mm64 mm-14 mm

Extreme March Records in Arbroath

🔥Warmest March14.9°C2012
🧊Coldest March-3.7°C1986
🌧️Wettest March132 mm2006
🏜️Driest March16 mm2012
🌬️Windiest March7.6 m/s1994

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Arbroath have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -3.7°C (1986) to a record high of 14.9°C (2012).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 67 mm, with a wettest year of 132 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Arbroath?

A quieter season to visit Arbroath

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Arbroath. That said, March — with days averaging 7.1°C and nights around 3.4°C (mean 5.3°C) and moderate rainfall (67 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Arbroath's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Arbroath Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Arbroath, with average highs near 7.1°C and lows around 3.4°C (mean 5.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 67 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 67 mm of rainfall in Arbroath, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 132 mm (2006), and the driest just 16 mm (2012). Humidity sits around 87% and average wind speed is 5.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 6.4°C to 8°C and overnight lows from 2.8°C to 4.2°C over the same span.
March Weather in Arbroath, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20258.9°C6.7°C4.6°C13.1°C1.9°C34 mm87%4.6 m/s2.5
20247.7°C6.1°C4.6°C10.6°C2.1°C106 mm90%5.1 m/s2
20236.9°C5.1°C3.3°C11.7°C-0.8°C101 mm87%4.1 m/s2.2
20228.2°C6.2°C4.2°C12.3°C1.5°C53 mm89%4 m/s2.6
20218.1°C6.2°C4.2°C12.4°C0.7°C49 mm88%4.8 m/s2.3
20207.4°C5.3°C3.3°C10.2°C1.7°C42 mm87%5.3 m/s2.3
20198.0°C6.1°C4.3°C10.9°C1.1°C81 mm87%5.9 m/s2.3
20185.1°C3.6°C2.1°C8.0°C-0.8°C114 mm87%5.3 m/s1.8
20178.3°C6.4°C4.4°C13.2°C1.4°C72 mm87%4.3 m/s2.3
20167.2°C5.2°C3.3°C9.5°C0.2°C52 mm89%3.8 m/s2.2
20157.3°C5.3°C3.4°C10.3°C1.5°C67 mm87%5.7 m/s2.2
20147.9°C6.0°C4.2°C10.2°C1.5°C62 mm88%5.7 m/s2.2
2013 ❄️4.0°C2.8°C1.6°C8.3°C-0.5°C52 mm82%5.3 m/s1.7
2012 🔥9.7°C7.4°C5.1°C14.9°C1.7°C16 mm87%4.1 m/s2.6
20117.5°C5.5°C3.4°C11.5°C0.7°C67 mm89%4.1 m/s2.1
20106.8°C5.0°C3.1°C9.9°C0.0°C86 mm88%4.6 m/s2.2
20097.9°C5.8°C3.8°C11.3°C0.7°C44 mm87%5.6 m/s2.5
20086.6°C4.7°C2.8°C9.8°C0.0°C69 mm85%6.2 m/s2.3
20077.7°C6.0°C4.2°C9.9°C0.1°C55 mm88%5.8 m/s2.3
2006 🌧️5.2°C3.7°C2.2°C10.8°C-0.8°C132 mm87%5.4 m/s1.7
20057.6°C6.0°C4.4°C13.1°C0.6°C69 mm89%5.1 m/s1.8
20047.8°C5.9°C4.0°C11.7°C1.2°C46 mm88%4.8 m/s2.2
20038.5°C6.3°C4.1°C11.5°C1.0°C30 mm89%3.9 m/s2.5
20027.6°C5.6°C3.5°C10.8°C0.9°C49 mm87%5.1 m/s2.2
20015.3°C3.7°C2.2°C9.6°C-2.8°C80 mm86%4.7 m/s2
20008.1°C6.0°C4.0°C11.1°C-0.2°C49 mm88%5.1 m/s2.1
19997.6°C5.7°C3.7°C10.9°C1.0°C57 mm89%5.3 m/s2.1
19987.9°C5.9°C3.9°C11.6°C-0.4°C87 mm88%4.8 m/s1.9
19978.5°C6.4°C4.3°C10.9°C1.5°C45 mm89%5.5 m/s2
19965.0°C3.6°C2.2°C8.8°C0.0°C73 mm87%5.2 m/s1.6
19955.8°C3.9°C1.9°C10.6°C-0.5°C40 mm86%6 m/s1.9
19946.8°C4.8°C2.8°C9.5°C-0.2°C55 mm87%7.6 m/s1.7
19937.1°C5.2°C3.2°C11.1°C-0.1°C44 mm87%5.6 m/s1.7
19927.2°C5.4°C3.6°C10.3°C0.5°C108 mm87%6.2 m/s1.8
19917.5°C5.8°C4.1°C10.5°C1.2°C94 mm92%3.9 m/s1.6
19908.6°C6.6°C4.7°C12.6°C0.1°C38 mm86%7.3 m/s1.9
19897.4°C5.3°C3.2°C10.4°C-0.1°C71 mm88%6 m/s1.7
19886.3°C4.5°C2.6°C9.7°C-0.4°C83 mm86%5 m/s1.9
19875.1°C3.3°C1.5°C8.6°C-1.1°C94 mm86%5.6 m/s2.1
19866.0°C4.0°C2.0°C9.7°C-3.7°C49 mm88%5.8 m/s1.8
19855.6°C3.8°C2.0°C8.7°C-0.6°C73 mm87%4.4 m/s1.5
19845.5°C4.0°C2.5°C9.1°C0.6°C99 mm86%4.4 m/s1.6
19837.2°C5.4°C3.6°C10.3°C0.8°C66 mm88%6 m/s—
19826.7°C4.7°C2.6°C9.8°C1.0°C66 mm88%5.6 m/s—
19817.0°C5.2°C3.3°C10.7°C0.1°C104 mm88%4.9 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Arbroath March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Arbroath in March?▼

The average high in March is around 7.1°C with lows near 3.4°C (mean 5.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Arbroath in March?▼

March averages 67 mm of rainfall in Arbroath, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 132 mm in 2006.

What was the hottest March on record in Arbroath?▼

The hottest March reached 14.9°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to -3.7°C in 1986.

Has March in Arbroath gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 6.4°C to 8°C and overnight lows from 2.8°C to 4.2°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Arbroath?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Arbroath and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 7.1°C daytime highs and 3.4°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Arbroath?▼

Not quite — March is the 3rd coolest month in Arbroath, averaging 5.3°C.

What should I pack for Arbroath in March?▼

For March in Arbroath, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 7.1°C and lows of 3.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Arbroath humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 87% — quite humid.

How windy is Arbroath in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 5.2 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 7.6 m/s (1994).

Which March had the most rainfall in Arbroath?▼

The wettest March on record was 2006 with 132 mm. On average, March sees 67 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Arbroath behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.