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Ballycastle weather in March (Mayo, Ireland)

How does the March weather in Ballycastle compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Ballycastle tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 10°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 6°C.

Precipitation

Ballycastle in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. On average, there are about 23 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 102 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Ballycastle. May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballycastle, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 105 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 102 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 29% *  
Data from: Belmullet, Ireland (41 KM, 25 Miles).

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.

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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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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