Donegal County Weather in March

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

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Planning a getaway to Donegal County, Ireland 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 Donegal County in March

Donegal County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. March in Donegal County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

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

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Donegal County, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Derry with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Kincasslagh with 126 mm (5 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Donegal County in March

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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 Donegal County

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

Temperature range in Donegal County (March)

Precipitation variation in Donegal County (March)

Bundoran

In March Bundoran generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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 rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bundoran →

Donegal

In March Donegal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
100 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
23 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Donegal →

Letterkenny

In March Letterkenny 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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
100 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Letterkenny →

Buncrana

In March Buncrana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
100 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Buncrana →

Moville

In March Moville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high 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)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
100 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Moville →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Donegal County, in Ireland.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bundoran 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Donegal 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Letterkenny 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Buncrana 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Moville 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Ballyliffin 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

Donegal County weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Donegal County, Ireland sees substantial rainfall in March. Bundoran typically averages about 103 mm (4.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Donegal County, Ireland due to the typically poor weather in Bundoran.

On average, the best time to visit Donegal County, Ireland is in June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Bundoran. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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