Weather in March in Antrim County
Thinking about venturing to Antrim County this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Antrim County in March?
Antrim County is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Antrim County generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Belfast.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aghalee with an average of 67 mm to moderate rainfall in Ballintoy with 96 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Belfast usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Belfast experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 98 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysTo learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Antrim County in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Antrim County climate page.
Where to go in Antrim County in March
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Antrim County?
Belfast
In March Belfast generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Portrush
In March Portrush generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bushmills
In March Bushmills generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Cushendall
In March Cushendall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ballycastle
In March Ballycastle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Antrim County?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Antrim County due to the typically poor weather in Belfast.
Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Belfast. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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