Belfast in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +48°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 19 rainy days with an average precipitation of 68 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
68 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Belfast has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Belfast in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Belfast for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +50°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +59°F during the day and a minimum of +25°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +55°F.
Is Belfast warm or cold in March?
Belfast is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +39°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Belfast:
Water temperature in Belfast in March
Water in Belfast in March is Cold. It varies from +45°F to +49°F, with an average of +47°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +48°F.
The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Belfast are reached in September, when the average sea temperature rises to +58°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +47°F.
Can you swim in Belfast in March?
We would not recommend swimming in Belfast in March, the water is very cold (+47°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Belfast in March
Belfast weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+46°F
+48°F
+52°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+23°F
+27°F
Max. temperature
+59°F
+64°F
+72°F
Rainfall
63 mm
68 mm
60 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+47°F
+47°F
+48°F
Humidity
83%
81%
77%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
9
9
8
Rainy days
16
19
18
Snowy days
1
1
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +46°F to +48°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 63 mm to 68 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 5 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Belfast in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Belfast is gradually decreasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Belfast based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 68%, leading to total precipitation of around 100 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Belfast wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 60% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Belfast based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 9 mm.
March is one of the snowiest months in Belfast.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Belfast?
This is the weather in Belfast in March 2023:
1 March
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+46°F
2 March
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+45°F
3 March
☁️
+44°F
4 March
☁️
+44°F
5 March
🌧️
+48°F
6 March
☁️
+44°F
7 March
☀️
+43°F
8 March
☁️
+41°F
9 March
☁️
+39°F
10 March
☁️
+43°F
11 March
☁️
+43°F
12 March
☁️
+53°F
13 March
🌧️
+53°F
14 March
🌧️
+43°F
15 March
🌧️
+48°F
16 March
🌧️
+59°F
17 March
☁️
+52°F
18 March
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+52°F
19 March
🌧️
+50°F
20 March
🌧️
+57°F
21 March
🌧️
+55°F
22 March
☀️
+55°F
23 March
☀️
+55°F
24 March
🌧️
+53°F
25 March
☁️
+55°F
26 March
☁️
+48°F
27 March
☁️
+48°F
28 March
🌧️
+57°F
29 March
☁️
+57°F
30 March
☁️
+59°F
31 March
🌧️
+55°F
In March 2023 Belfast had 3 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Belfast climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Belfast in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+52°F) and the highest in 1995 (+57°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 711 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1255 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Belfast in March:
Is March a good time to visit Belfast?
It’s always a good time to visit Belfast, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Belfast in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Belfast in March?
Swimming in Belfast in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Belfast rainy in March?
Belfast is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Belfast in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Belfast in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Belfast, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.