Sligo

Sligo County Weather in March

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

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Sligo Enniscrone Grange Tobercurry

Planning a trip to Sligo County, Ireland this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Sligo County in March

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

For specific regional insights in Sligo County, Ireland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gorteen with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to high rainfall in Mullaghmore with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Sligo gets roughly 89 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Sligo County by month

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

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 monthJuly19°C (66°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 Sligo County in March

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

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

Temperature range in Sligo County (March)

Precipitation variation in Sligo County (March)

Sligo

In March Sligo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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
60 hours
89 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sligo →

Enniscrone

In March Enniscrone 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
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
89 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Enniscrone →

Grange

In March Grange generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Grange →

Tobercurry

In March Tobercurry 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
60 hours
89 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Tobercurry →

Riverstown

In March Riverstown 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
60 hours
89 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sligo 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Enniscrone 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Grange 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Tobercurry 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Riverstown 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Ballymote 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

Sligo County weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Sligo County, Ireland in March. The popular destination of Sligo averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Sligo County, Ireland during March range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Sligo.

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

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Sligo County, Ireland. Average rainfall in Sligo sits around 100 mm (3.9 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sligo, March may not be the ideal time to visit Sligo County, Ireland.

On average, the best time to visit Sligo County, Ireland is in June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Sligo. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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