Letterkenny weather in March (Donegal County, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Letterkenny in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Letterkenny 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.

Letterkenny in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 22 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 100 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, July, August and September typically offer 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 Letterkenny climate page with graphs.

 

Letterkenny, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 100 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Derry, Ireland (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in March

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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 Letterkenny 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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