Ireland Weather in March: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
March is a transitional month for Ireland, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The average temperature for Ireland in March is 7°C (44.6°F), with highs reaching 9.9°C (49.8°F) and lows dropping to 4.1°C (39.4°F). The average feels-like temperature is slightly cooler, ranging from 0.8°C (33.4°F) to 8.7°C (47.7°F). Rainfall is frequent in March, with an average of 27 rainy days throughout the month. The most common type of precipitation is rain, with an average of 2.72 mm (0.11 inches) per day. The chance of precipitation is high, with an average probability of 87.1%. Cloud cover is also significant, averaging 77.6% throughout the month. Winds are strong in Ireland in March, with an average gust speed of 50.9 km/h (31.6 mph) and a sustained wind speed of 27.8 km/h (17.3 mph). The average humidity is 82%, and the average air pressure is 1004.5 mb. Visibility is generally good, with an average of 17.2 km (10.7 miles), and the average UV index is 3.4, indicating a moderate risk of sunburn. In summary, March weather in Ireland is cool and wet, with frequent rain, strong winds, and high humidity. There are some sunny days, and temperatures begin to rise as spring takes hold, but visitors should be prepared for a mix of weather conditions.
What is the temperature in Ireland in March?
Average air temperature in Ireland is 7°C (44.6°F) in March. The outside temperature in Ireland feels like 4.5°C (40.2°F) on a typical March day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 9.9°C (49.9°F) and feels like 8.7°C (47.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 4.1°C (39.5°F) which feels like 0.8°C (33.5°F).
How hot is Ireland in March?
The hot temperature in March in Ireland rises to 15.5°C (59.9°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 82% humidity. During hottest days of March it feels like 15.5 °C (59.9°F). The average maximum temp in Ireland is 9.9°C (59.9°F) during day time in March.
How cold is Ireland in March?
The coldest temp in Ireland in March drops to -3.2°C (26.2°F) during the cold nights. With 27.8km/h (17.3mph) winds and 82% humidity it feels like -7.1°C (19.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 4.1°C (39.5°F) during night time in March.
Does it rain in Ireland in March?
Yes, it rains for 27 days in Ireland in March averaging 2.72 mm of precipitation. Ireland has a 87.1% chance for rain throughout the entire month of March.
How much does it rain in Ireland throughout March?
Ireland has 2.72 mm (0.11 inch) of rain per day on average in March. It rains for an average of 27 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Ireland in March?
Yes, it snows in Ireland during March. The average snowfall is 0.02 cm (0.01 inch) per day. And there is 0.04 cm (0.01 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Ireland windy in March?
The average speed of wind in Ireland during March is 27.8km/h (17.3mph) and average windgust is 50.9km/h (31.6mph). On some days in March wind can reach up to 46.4km/h (28.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Ireland in March?
Most days of March the wind is blowing from South direction in Ireland.
What are the humidity levels in Ireland in March?
The average humidity levels in Ireland in March are 82%. Daily humidity levels in Ireland range from 66.3% to 95.4% during March.
How many hours of daylight are in Ireland in March?
Ireland has 11 hours 52 minutes of daylight in March on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Ireland in March is at 6:49:22 and the sunset is at 18:42:01.
What is the cloud coverage in Ireland in March?
Clouds cover 77.6% of the sky on average throughout March in Ireland. The cloud coverage ranges from 53.1% to 94.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in March in Ireland?
The average UV index in Ireland is 3.4 in March. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 6.
What is the solar radiation in Ireland in March?
The average solar radiation is 74.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Ireland during March. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 17.3 W/m2 to 148.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during March in Ireland?
The average solar energy during March in Ireland is 6.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.4 MJ/m2, to 13 MJ/m2 during March.
Are there severe weather risks in Ireland in March?
No, there are no risks for severe weather in Ireland in March.
What is the air pressure in Ireland in March?
On average the air pressure in Ireland in March is 1004.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 980.9 mb to 1034.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Ireland in March?
The average daylight visibility in Ireland in March is 17.2 km (10.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 6.4 km (4 miles) to 23.4 km (14.5 miles) throughout March.
What is the dew point in Ireland in March?
The average dew point in Ireland during March is 4°C (39.2°F).
Where is the data for Ireland climate in March coming from?
The climate data for Ireland in March is collected from the following weather stations.
- CASEMENT, EI
- DUBLIN, EI
- MULLINGAR, EI
- EW7034 Roundwood IE
- EIDW
- EIME
- FW4142 Dublin IE
- FW4343 Ballybrittas IE
- FW8809 Howth IE