Cork weather in March (County Cork, Ireland)

Will it be warm or cold in Cork this March? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Cork includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 11°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Cork in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 105 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cork climate page with graphs.

 

Cork, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 105 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 28%  

Where to go in Ireland in March

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cork.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.