Clifden weather in March (Galway County, Ireland)

What kind of weather does March bring to Clifden? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Clifden tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 11°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Clifden in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. You can typically expect 22 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 89 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Clifden. May, June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Clifden climate page with graphs.

 

Clifden, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 89 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (72 KM, 45 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

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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