Greencastle weather in March (Donegal County, Ireland)

Is March a good time to explore Greencastle weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In March, Greencastle usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Greencastle in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

Average sunshine

With about 100 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Greencastle. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Greencastle climate page with graphs.

 

Greencastle, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 100 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (31 KM, 19 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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