Sligo weather in March (Sligo County, Ireland)

Thinking of visiting Sligo in March? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of March in Sligo typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 11°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Sligo in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 22 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 89 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Sligo. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sligo climate page with graphs.

 

Sligo, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 89 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in March

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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