Offaly Weather in March

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

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Birr Tullamore Banagher Kinnitty

Planning a journey to Offaly, 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 Offaly in March

Offaly, Ireland is a region in Ireland. March in Offaly 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 Birr.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Offaly, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 72 mm (2.8 in) in Birr. In Birr, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Birr receives about 101 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Offaly in March

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

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 Offaly

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

Temperature range in Offaly (March)

Precipitation variation in Offaly (March)

Birr

In March Birr 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
67 hours
101 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Birr →

Tullamore

In March Tullamore 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 rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tullamore →

Banagher

In March Banagher 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
67 hours
101 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Banagher →

Kinnitty

In March Kinnitty 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 rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kinnitty →

Clonmacnoise

In March Clonmacnoise 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 rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Clonmacnoise →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Birr 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Tullamore 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Banagher 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Kinnitty 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Clonmacnoise 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Offaly weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

March is on the drier side in Offaly, Ireland. Birr averages only about 72 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Offaly, Ireland?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Birr. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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