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 9 rainy days with an average precipitation of 67 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
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 expected average maximum temperature in March is +52°F with a maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +28°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +46°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:
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
66 mm
67 mm
60 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
82%
80%
77%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
4
Cloudy days
18
20
18
Rainy days
8
9
8
Snowy days
0
0
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 66 mm to 67 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 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 increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 5 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
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 49 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 11 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 32% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% 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
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 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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+50°F
2 March
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+48°F
3 March
☁️
+50°F
4 March
☀️
+46°F
5 March
☀️
+48°F
6 March
☀️
+46°F
7 March
☁️
+43°F
8 March
☁️
+48°F
9 March
🌧️
+48°F
10 March
☁️
+50°F
11 March
🌧️
+52°F
12 March
🌧️
+48°F
13 March
🌧️
+52°F
14 March
🌧️
+52°F
15 March
☁️
+50°F
16 March
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+50°F
17 March
☀️
+55°F
18 March
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+54°F
19 March
☀️
+55°F
20 March
☀️
+50°F
21 March
☁️
+53°F
22 March
☀️
+59°F
23 March
🌫️
+61°F
24 March
☁️
+61°F
25 March
🌫️
+59°F
26 March
☀️
+61°F
27 March
☀️
+59°F
28 March
☀️
+59°F
29 March
☁️
+57°F
30 March
☁️
+48°F
31 March
☀️
+46°F
In March 2023 Belfast had 14 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 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 2013 (+43°F) and the highest in 2012 (+55°F). The driest year was 2012 with only 22 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 148 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.
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, 2022.
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.