Monaghan County Weather in March

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

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Monaghan Carrickmacross Lisnalong Castleblayney

Planning a journey to Monaghan 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 Monaghan County in March

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

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Carrickmacross with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Monaghan with 73 mm (2.9 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Monaghan usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in March. Monaghan sees roughly 98 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Monaghan County by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Monaghan County in March

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

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

Temperature range in Monaghan County (March)

Precipitation variation in Monaghan County (March)

Monaghan

In March Monaghan 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
80 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Monaghan →

Carrickmacross

In March Carrickmacross 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
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Carrickmacross →

Lisnalong

In March Lisnalong 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 rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Lisnalong →

Castleblayney

In March Castleblayney 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
75 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Monaghan 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Carrickmacross 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Lisnalong 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Castleblayney 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Monaghan County weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Not particularly. Monaghan averages just 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Monaghan County, Ireland.

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

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

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