Belfast weather in March (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Belfast for March? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of March in Belfast typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 10°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Belfast in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 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. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 98 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Belfast. 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 Belfast climate page with graphs.

 

Belfast, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (19 KM, 12 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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