Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom in March
Weather score18Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
9°C
Rain
78mm
Sun
3.2h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
18
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March9°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Belfast's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March78mm average rain
March sits near Belfast's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March3.2 hours average sun
March sits close to Belfast's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March8°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March18 weather score
March scores below Belfast'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.
