Derry weather in March (Donegal County, Ireland)

What should you pack for a trip to Derry in March? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In March, Derry typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 11°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 4°C.

Precipitation

Derry in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 100 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Derry climate page with graphs.

 

Derry, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 100 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ireland in March

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Derry.

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