Edinburgh · March
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 48°F, low 37°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 80% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 20 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
48° / 37°F
Humidity
80%
Rain days
20/mo
Wind
16 mph
What March feels like in Edinburgh
Sunrise
07:24
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:17
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Edinburgh in March
The kit for March in Edinburgh: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+3° avg high
+3 rain days
Edinburgh in February →
March
48°F avg high
20 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-4° avg high
+5 rain days
Edinburgh in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Edinburgh in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Edinburgh in March?+
Average high 48°F, average low 37°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Edinburgh?+
Compared to February (avg high 45°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 51°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Edinburgh in March?+
Expect about 20 measurable rain days in March, on average.