March weather forecast
Dundalk, Ireland

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Weather in March

The month of March marks the transition from winter to spring in Dundalk, seeing a moderate hike in average temperatures that range from 2.5°C (36.5°F) to 8.8°C (47.8°F). March ushers in longer daylight hours, with the sun staying out for almost 11.9 hours, making the days increasingly warmer. The characteristic Irish weather perseveres with consistent rainfall, although the instances of snow see a sharp decline. Warmer jackets substitute heavy coats, and outdoor activities increase as spring slowly unfolds. Despite the increasing daylight, the Sun shines for only 4.9 hours due to a thick cloud cover of 60%.

Temperature

Dundalk's March reports an average high-temperature of a still chilly 8.8°C (47.8°F), exhibiting a minor difference from February. March nights in Dundalk experience a consistent temperature drop to a wintry 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Dundalk, Ireland, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dundalk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.2 days and collects up to 161mm (6.34") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Dundalk. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Dundalk aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.4 snowfall days, and 13mm (0.51") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Dundalk is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:00 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Dundalk, the average sunshine in March is 4.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Dundalk in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dundalk are 8.8°C (47.8°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F) respectively.

What is the least humid month in Dundalk?

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the least humid months in Dundalk, Ireland.

What is the average humidity in March in Dundalk?

In March, the average relative humidity in Dundalk, Ireland, is 85%.

How many days does it rain in March in Dundalk?

In Dundalk, Ireland, during March, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Dundalk?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Dundalk, Ireland. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Dundalk aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dundalk have in March?

In March, the average day length in Dundalk, Ireland, is 11h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Dundalk?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dundalk, Ireland, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:00 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Dundalk?

The average sunshine duration in March in Dundalk, Ireland, is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Dundalk?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average temperature in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average high temperature in March: 8.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average pressure in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average pressure in March: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average wind speed in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average wind speed in March: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13km/h).

Average humidity in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average humidity in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (85%).

Average rainfall in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average rainfall in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average rainfall in March: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (21mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (8mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average rainfall days in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average snowfall in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average snowfall in March: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average snowfall days in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average sunshine days in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average UV index in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average cloud cover in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in March
Dundalk, Ireland

Average visibility in March - Dundalk, Ireland
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (8km).

Dundalk, Ireland

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