Londonderry County Weather in March

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

Planning a journey to Londonderry County, the United Kingdom 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 Londonderry County in March

Londonderry County, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. March in Londonderry County 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 Londonderry.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Londonderry County, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Upperlands with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Portstewart with 95 mm (3.7 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Londonderry typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Londonderry gets approximately 100 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Londonderry County in March

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

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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 Londonderry County

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

Temperature range in Londonderry County (March)

Precipitation variation in Londonderry County (March)

Londonderry

In March Londonderry 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
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
74 hours
100 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Portstewart

In March Portstewart 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
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
113 mm (4.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Coleraine

In March Coleraine 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
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
74 hours
100 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Dungiven

In March Dungiven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°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
92 mm (3.6 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Limavady

In March Limavady generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°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)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Londonderry 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Portstewart 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Coleraine 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Dungiven 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Limavady 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Aghadowey 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Londonderry County weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Londonderry County, the United Kingdom brings unpleasant weather. In Londonderry, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

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

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

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

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

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Londonderry County, the United Kingdom is in May, July, August, September and October with generally tolerable weather in Londonderry. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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