Ireland weather in March
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.
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.
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 climate data from the last 30 years, Dublin typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. 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.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ireland in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ireland climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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