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Mayo Weather in March

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

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Westport Cong Castlebar Ballina

Thinking about venturing to Mayo, Ireland this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Mayo in March

Mayo, Ireland is a region in Ireland. March in Mayo 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 Westport.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Claremorris with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Louisburgh with 116 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Westport receives around 89 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

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Best Places to Visit in Mayo in March

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

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 Mayo

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

Temperature range in Mayo (March)

Precipitation variation in Mayo (March)

Westport

In March Westport 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
118 mm (4.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Westport →

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 →

Castlebar

In March Castlebar 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
110 mm (4.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Castlebar →

Ballina

In March Ballina 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
10°C (50°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
60 hours
89 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Ballina →

Belmullet

In March Belmullet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate 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
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
102 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Belmullet →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Westport 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Cong 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Castlebar 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Ballina 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Belmullet 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Keel 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Mayo weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mayo, Ireland in March?

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

What is the average temperature in Mayo, Ireland in March?

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

Does Mayo, Ireland get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Mayo, Ireland. Westport averages only about 97 mm (3.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Mayo, Ireland?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Westport, March may not be the ideal time to visit Mayo, Ireland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Westport. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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