Athlone weather in March (Westmeath, Ireland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Athlone in March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

March in Athlone generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 11°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 4°C.

Precipitation

Athlone in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Typically around 19 days days of rainfall are expected.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Athlone, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

3/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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