Clonakilty weather in March (County Cork, Ireland)

What should you pack for a trip to Clonakilty in March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of March in Clonakilty typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

Clonakilty in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 105 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Clonakilty, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 105 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Cork, Ireland (36 KM, 22 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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