Westmeath Weather in March

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

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Athlone Mullingar Kilbeggan Glasson

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

What to Expect in Westmeath in March

Westmeath, Ireland is a region in Ireland. March in Westmeath 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 Athlone.

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

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 74 mm (2.9 in) in Athlone. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Athlone, marking it as the year's driest month.

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Best Places to Visit in Westmeath in March

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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 Westmeath

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

Temperature range in Westmeath (March)

Precipitation variation in Westmeath (March)

Athlone

In March Athlone 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
83 mm (3.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Athlone →

Mullingar

In March Mullingar 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
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Mullingar →

Kilbeggan

In March Kilbeggan 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
78 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kilbeggan →

Glasson

In March Glasson 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
84 mm (3.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Glasson →

Castlepollard

In March Castlepollard 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
80 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Castlepollard →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Athlone 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Mullingar 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Kilbeggan 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Glasson 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Castlepollard 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Moate 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Westmeath weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Westmeath, Ireland during March, with Athlone averaging close to 74 mm (2.9 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Westmeath, Ireland?

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

On average, the best time to visit Westmeath, Ireland is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Athlone. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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