Edinburgh in March
Daylight returns fast at this latitude, and a home rugby weekend is the only thing that fills the hotels.
Is March a good time to visit Edinburgh?
March is one of the better months to visit Edinburgh. Crowds sit around 44/100, with typical highs near 9°C.
What’s on in March
- Six Nations home matches at Murrayfield (February–March)
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in Edinburgh, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Edinburgh.
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Edinburgh?
March is one of the better months to visit Edinburgh. Crowds sit around 44/100, with typical highs near 9°C.
How crowded is Edinburgh in March?
Edinburgh sits at roughly 44/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 15 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh in March?
Expect highs around 9°C and lows near 3°C in March, with about 11 wet days across the month.