Antrim County Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Antrim County, the United Kingdom in March.

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Belfast Portrush Bushmills Cushendall

Planning a getaway to Antrim County, the United Kingdom this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Antrim County in March

Antrim County, the United Kingdom 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 (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Belfast.

For a closer look at conditions across Antrim County, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aghalee with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Ballintoy with 96 mm (3.8 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Belfast.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in March. Belfast sees roughly 98 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Antrim County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Antrim County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Belfast)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Antrim County →

Best Places to Visit in Antrim County in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Antrim County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Antrim County

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Antrim County, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Antrim County (March)

Precipitation variation in Antrim County (March)

Belfast

In March Belfast generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
98 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Belfast →

Portrush

In March Portrush generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
100 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Portrush →

Bushmills

In March Bushmills generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
100 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bushmills →

Cushendall

In March Cushendall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
98 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cushendall →

Ballycastle

In March Ballycastle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
98 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ballycastle →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Antrim County in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Belfast 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Portrush 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Bushmills 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Cushendall 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Ballycastle 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Ballymoney 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Antrim County weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Antrim County, the United Kingdom in March?

Antrim County, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Belfast average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Antrim County, the United Kingdom in March?

Belfast averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Antrim County, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Antrim County, the United Kingdom. Belfast averages only about 73 mm (2.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Antrim County, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Antrim County, the United Kingdom 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Antrim County.

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