Ballymena weather in March (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Ballymena usually fare in March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In March, Ballymena usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 10°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 4°C.

Precipitation

Ballymena in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 98 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Ballymena, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom 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. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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