Portaferry weather in March (Down County, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Portaferry in March? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of March in Portaferry typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 10°C. At night, they generally drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Portaferry in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 98 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Portaferry. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portaferry, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (52 KM, 32 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.

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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

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