Galway weather in March (Galway County, Ireland)

What's the typical weather in Galway for March? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Galway includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 11°C. At night, it falls to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Galway in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 89 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less 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 Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 89 hours *  

Percentage 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 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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Galway.

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