Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
69mm
Sun
3h
Weather score
21
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Compare Athlone, Ireland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
March10°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Athlone's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
March69mm average rain
March sits near Athlone's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
March3 hours average sun
March sits close to Athlone's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
March21 weather score
March scores below Athlone's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.