Month guide · Glasgow · United Kingdom
Glasgow in March
What March is really like in Glasgow: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: JJCMarshall, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Days lengthen quickly and daffodils appear in the parks, though wind and rain are common.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Glasgow: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with February (7°C (45°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:20
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
Spring (March–May). Lengthening days, blossom in the parks and often the driest weather of the year, with moderate prices outside Easter.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Glasgow International Comedy Festival (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Southside
Pollok Country Park
The Highland cattle field near the stables is the easiest place for children to see the shaggy cows up close.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Architecture · City Centre
George Square and the City Chambers
George Square is the city's civic centre, lined with statues of Robert Burns, Walter Scott and James Watt.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Architecture · City Centre
Mackintosh at the Willow
Book a table for afternoon tea in the Salon de Luxe if you want the most elaborate Mackintosh room.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Food
- Couples
- Art
Waterfront · Finnieston
Clyde Walkway and the Finnieston Crane
The riverside path runs past the reminders of Glasgow's shipbuilding past, including the 50-metre Finnieston Crane, once used to load locomotives onto ships, and modern landmarks such as the SEC Armadillo, the OVO Hydro arena and the Squinty Bridge.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- History
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 2°C and 14 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Glasgow?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Glasgow in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Glasgow?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Days lengthen quickly and daffodils appear in the parks, though wind and rain are common.
+How warm is Glasgow in March?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Glasgow in March?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.