Kinsale weather in March (County Cork, Ireland)

Curious about the March weather in Kinsale? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Kinsale generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Kinsale in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 105 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 Kinsale climate page with graphs.

 

Kinsale, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 105 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in March

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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 Kinsale in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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