Down County Weather in March

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

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Bangor Newcastle Rostrevor Hillsborough

Considering a trip to Down County, the United Kingdom this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Down County in March

Down County, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Down 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 Bangor.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Warrenpoint with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Bangor with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Bangor receives around 98 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Down County by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April11°C (52°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September16°C (61°F) October14°C (57°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Down County in March

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

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

Temperature range in Down County (March)

Precipitation variation in Down County (March)

Bangor

In March Bangor 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
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
98 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bangor →

Newcastle

In March Newcastle 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
86 mm (3.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Newcastle →

Rostrevor

In March Rostrevor 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
74 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Rostrevor →

Hillsborough

In March Hillsborough 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)
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 Hillsborough →

Warrenpoint

In March Warrenpoint 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
70 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Warrenpoint →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bangor 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Newcastle 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Rostrevor 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Hillsborough 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Warrenpoint 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Annalong 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Down County weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Down County, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Bangor sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Down County, the United Kingdom during March, with Bangor averaging close to 82 mm (3.2 in).

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Down County, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Bangor.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Bangor. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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