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Weather in March in Ireland

Planning a getaway to Ireland this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Ireland in March?

March in Ireland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 10°C in Greencastle to 12°C in Ballybunion. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Ballybunion and 5°C in Greencastle.

For specific regional insights in Ireland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ashbourne with an average of 59 mm to high rainfall in Kincasslagh with 126 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Dublin.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 110 hours of sunlight expected in Dublin. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Ireland climate page.

Where to go in Ireland in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Ireland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ireland, check out our Ireland's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Ireland?

Dublin

In March Dublin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Dublin
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
71 hours 
64 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March March
11°C 
5°C 
110 hours 
60 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
April   >> April
>>  
13°C 
6°C 
157 hours 
69 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Dublin

Killarney

In March Killarney generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Killarney
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
10°C 
3°C 
61 hours 
112 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March March
11°C 
3°C 
95 hours 
97 mm 
20 days 
unpleasant 
April   >> April
>>  
13°C 
5°C 
157 hours 
101 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Killarney

Galway

In March Galway generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Galway
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
10°C 
3°C 
60 hours 
101 mm 
18 days 
poor 
March March
11°C 
4°C 
89 hours 
86 mm 
21 days 
unpleasant 
April   >> April
>>  
14°C 
5°C 
132 hours 
85 mm 
16 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Galway

Kenmare

In March Kenmare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kenmare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
10°C 
3°C 
61 hours 
120 mm 
20 days 
poor 
March March
11°C 
4°C 
95 hours 
102 mm 
21 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
13°C 
5°C 
157 hours 
107 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Kenmare

Cork

In March Cork generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Cork
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
10°C 
5°C 
69 hours 
84 mm 
18 days 
poor 
March March
11°C 
5°C 
105 hours 
72 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
April   >> April
>>  
13°C 
6°C 
161 hours 
77 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Cork

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ireland.

Is March the best time to visit Ireland?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Ireland due to the typically unpleasant weather in Dublin.

On average, the best time to visit Ireland is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Dublin. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Ireland.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? Get detailed 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.