Early spring · Weather & things to do
Galway in March
Galway edges warmer than February, with highs of 49°F (10°C), lows of 38°F (3°C) and about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 56/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (81 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 49°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 38°F (3°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (81 mm).
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort improves from 49/100 in February to 56/100.
- 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 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.2 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Galway in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
McDonagh's
Family-run fish and chip bar and seafood restaurant on Quay Street.
Latin Quarter and Quay Street
Pedestrian streets of buskers, pubs and shops running down to the river.
Salthill Promenade
Two-mile seafront walk over Galway Bay; locals kick the wall at the end.
Inis Mór
Largest Aran Island; cycle to the cliff-edge fort of Dún Aonghasa.
Galway Cathedral
Stone cathedral finished in 1965, with mosaics and a large copper dome.
Nearby in March
- Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in March~22 mi · highs 49°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Connemara in March~42 mi · highs 48°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Dublin in March~116 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Fort William in March~291 mi · highs 45°F, 5.3 in rain · 2°C (4°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.
Galway in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Galway?
It's middling, scoring 56/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 78. Expect highs of 49°F (10°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Galway in March?
Average highs are 49°F (10°C) and average lows 38°F (3°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Galway in March?
Some: about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1134 mm).
What should I pack for Galway in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.2 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Galway in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.