March verdict

Kirkwall, United Kingdom in March

Weather score17Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.

March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

7°C

Rain

81mm

Sun

3.1h

Sea

7°C

Weather score

17

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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March7°C average high

March is on the cooler side of Kirkwall's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March81mm average rain

March sits near Kirkwall's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsFebruary and April to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March3.1 hours average sun

March sits close to Kirkwall's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsApril to June and August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March7°C average sea

March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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March17 weather score

March scores below Kirkwall's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsApril to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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