Donegal weather in March (Donegal County, Ireland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Donegal in March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Donegal generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 10°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C.

Precipitation

Donegal in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Expect around 23 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 100 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

 

Donegal, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 100 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (63 KM, 39 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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