Early spring · Weather & things to do
Connemara in March
Little changes in Connemara from February: highs stay near 48°F (9°C), lows near 42°F (6°C), and about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 48/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (100 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 48/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Cool days top out near 48°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 42°F (6°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (100 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 84%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (6.0 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort improves from 43/100 in February to 48/100.
- Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Connemara in March
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Sky Road
Loop drive west of Clifden on high ground over Atlantic inlets and islands.
Guys Seafood Bar
Busy pub kitchen for chowder, crab claws and mussels.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 48°F.
Lowry's Bar
Music and whiskey bar with a long Irish whiskey list and trad sessions.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Mitchell's Restaurant
Seafood restaurant with open fires; fish arrives daily from local boats.
Why now A cozy break on a 48°F day.
Derrigimlagh Bog
Bog loop walk past the 1919 Alcock and Brown landing site and Marconi station ruins.
Nearby in March
- Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in March~42 mi · highs 49°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Galway in March~42 mi · highs 49°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Dublin in March~155 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Fort William in March~301 mi · highs 45°F, 5.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Connemara in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Connemara?
It's middling, scoring 48/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 69. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain. Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Connemara in March?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Connemara in March?
Some: about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 55.1 in (1400 mm).
What should I pack for Connemara in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Connemara in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.