Howth weather in March (Ireland)

Is March a good time to explore Howth weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Howth 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

Howth in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 110 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Howth, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 110 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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 Howth.

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.