Galway weather in March (Galway County, Ireland)

How is the weather in Galway in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Galway typically experiences 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C.

Galway in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

The city usually sees around 89 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Galway, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 86 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 89 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 28% *  
* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (49 KM, 30 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 Galway 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
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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