Dundalk weather in March (Louth County, Ireland)

How is the weather in Dundalk in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Dundalk generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Dundalk in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 110 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dundalk, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 110 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (64 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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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 Dundalk 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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