Downpatrick weather in March (Down County, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Downpatrick in March? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In March, Downpatrick tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 10°C. At night, it falls to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Downpatrick in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 98 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Downpatrick, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (48 KM, 29 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?

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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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