Hillsborough weather in March (Down County, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Hillsborough in March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of March in Hillsborough typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 11°C, cooling off to about 4°C at night.

Precipitation

Hillsborough in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 98 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 June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Hillsborough climate page with graphs.

 

Hillsborough, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (22 KM, 14 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.

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. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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