Donegal weather in March (Donegal County, Ireland)

Curious about the March weather in Donegal? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Donegal generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Donegal in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Typically around 23 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 100 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 105 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 100 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Derry, Ireland (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in March

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Donegal in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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