Carrickfergus Weather in March

What's the weather like in Carrickfergus (N Ireland) in March 2024?

The climate in Carrickfergus during March can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Carrickfergus and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Carrickfergus weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.6°C 47.5°F
Nightly temperature 2.6°C 36.7°F
Average temperature 5.6°C 42.1°F
Daily sunshine 3.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 78 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 7.1°C 44.8°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 23kph 14 mph

On average March is the 6th driest month of the year in Carrickfergus with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus average temperature in March

March rainfall

Carrickfergus average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Carrickfergus average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Carrickfergus in March 2024.

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Carrickfergus weather stats

Carrickfergus weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.8°C 64°F
Driest month: April 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.7hrs
Coldest month: January 6.4°C 43.5°F
Wettest month: October 102mm 4ins
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