County Antrim Weather in March

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

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Lisburn Belfast

Are you planning a trip a to County Antrim, Ireland in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in County Antrim in March

County Antrim, Ireland is a region in Ireland. March in County Antrim generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Lisburn.

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

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 69 mm (2.7 in) in Lisburn. In Lisburn, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during March. Lisburn receives roughly 98 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in County Antrim in March

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

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 County Antrim

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

Temperature range in County Antrim (March)

Precipitation variation in County Antrim (March)

Lisburn

In March Lisburn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
98 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Lisburn →

Belfast

In March Belfast generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
98 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Belfast →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lisburn 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Belfast 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

County Antrim weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in County Antrim, Ireland in March?

Expect unpleasant weather across County Antrim, Ireland in March. The popular destination of Lisburn averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in County Antrim, Ireland in March?

Daytime temperatures in Lisburn peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in March, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does County Antrim, Ireland get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Lisburn averages just 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for County Antrim, Ireland.

Is March a Good Time to Visit County Antrim, Ireland?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to County Antrim, Ireland with often unpleasant weather in Lisburn.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Lisburn. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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

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