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Galway County Weather in March

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

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Galway Clifden Cong Oughterard

Planning a journey to Galway County, Ireland this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Galway County in March

Galway County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. March in Galway 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 Galway.

To explore the conditions in Galway County, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballinasloe with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Carna with 117 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in March. Galway sees roughly 89 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Galway County in March

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

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

Temperature range in Galway County (March)

Precipitation variation in Galway County (March)

Galway

In March Galway 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
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
89 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Galway →

Clifden

In March Clifden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
89 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Clifden →

Cong

In March Cong 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
10°C (50°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
60 hours
89 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Cong →

Oughterard

In March Oughterard 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
10°C (50°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
60 hours
89 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Oughterard →

Renvyle

In March Renvyle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
89 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Renvyle →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Galway 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Clifden 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Cong 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Oughterard 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Renvyle 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Roundstone 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)

Galway County weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Galway County, Ireland generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Galway sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

Galway averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

March is on the drier side in Galway County, Ireland. Galway averages only about 86 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Galway. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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