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What to pack for The Scottish Highlands in March
Typical March, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 46°F, lows 36°F, rain 17 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 7:20pm. Wind averages 11 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
17 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 36°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
Warm hat (beanie)
Lows reach 36°F and wind gusts to 18 km/h, so a hat that covers your ears matters.
Gloves
Fingers go numb fast when the temperature drops below freezing.
Insulated winter boots
Snow falls in March and the terrain is mountain, so boots rated for ice and slush are essential.
Polarized sunglasses
Snow reflects light intensely even when the UV index is just 2.3.
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Recommended
12 items
Merino base layer bottoms
Neck gaiter / buff
Thermal socks
Reusable water bottle
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
AirTag / tracker for bags