Spring forecast: How long will the sunshine last?

It may feel like things have quietened down considerably since Storm Eowyn swept through the country in January, but does that mean we’re out of the woods and can look forward to the long, warm days of spring?

The season at least starts this Thursday, but we know the road to spring weather is never a straight one.

While the nights have remained chilly, the past few weeks have brought some welcome sunshine.

This week, temperatures will edge up slightly, with highs of 18C possible in the north Highlands by Friday — the warmest there so far this year.

Thousands were left without power after Storm Eowyn swept across Scotland. STV News

The highest temperature recorded in Scotland in 2025 remains 18.3C, logged at Threave in Dumfries and Galloway on March 8.

The east coast, however, will stay cooler, thanks to a gentle onshore breeze.

Nights will gradually become milder, though Tuesday night is expected to be the coldest of the week, with temperatures dipping to a bitter -5C in parts of the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, and South Lanarkshire.

You’ve probably noticed the evenings stretching out, with daylight increasing by around two minutes per day at this point in March.

Sunset is currently around 6.30pm for most of the country, but with the clocks changing at the end of the month, we’ll soon be enjoying light evenings until around 8pm.

Sadly, while Scotland will bask in sunshine and rising temperatures over the next few days, a shift is on the horizon.

The weekend will bring rain and stronger winds sweeping across all parts, ushering in a more unsettled pattern.

That said, it looks like we won’t be advancing to the letter “F” on the storm list anytime soon.

So while the weather may turn a little more changeable, at least March won’t be going out like a lion.