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Ireland Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ireland in March.

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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 to Expect 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 (50°F) in Greencastle to 12°C (54°F) in Ballybunion. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Ballybunion and 5°C (41°F) 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 (2.3 in) to high rainfall in Kincasslagh with 126 mm (5 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Dublin.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Dublin gets around 110 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Ireland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ireland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dublin)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ireland in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ireland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ireland

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

Temperature range in Ireland (March)

Precipitation variation in Ireland (March)

Dublin

In March Dublin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Dublin →

Killarney

In March Killarney generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
95 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Killarney →

Galway

In March Galway generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
89 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Galway →

Kenmare

In March Kenmare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
95 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kenmare →

Cork

In March Cork generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
105 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Cork →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ireland in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dublin 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Killarney 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Galway 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Cork 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Doolin 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Rosslare 10°C (50°F) 7°C (45°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Ireland weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ireland in March?

Expect unpleasant weather across Ireland in March. The popular destination of Dublin averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Ireland in March?

Average temperatures in Ireland during March range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Dublin.

Does Ireland get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Ireland during March, with Dublin averaging close to 60 mm (2.4 in).

Is March a Good 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.

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