Carrickfergus weather in March (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Carrickfergus during March? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Carrickfergus includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 10°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C.

Precipitation

Carrickfergus in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 98 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Carrickfergus. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carrickfergus, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (27 KM, 16 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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