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Burren Weather in March

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

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Doolin Lisdoonvarna Ballyvaughan Kinvara

Thinking about venturing to the Burren, Ireland this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Burren in March

The Burren, Ireland is a region in Ireland. March in the Burren generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Doolin.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kinvara with an average of 88 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Doolin with 115 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Doolin gets approximately 101 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Burren in March

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

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 the Burren

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

Temperature range in the Burren (March)

Precipitation variation in the Burren (March)

Doolin

In March Doolin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
101 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Doolin →

Lisdoonvarna

In March Lisdoonvarna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
101 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Lisdoonvarna →

Ballyvaughan

In March Ballyvaughan 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
67 hours
101 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Ballyvaughan →

Kinvara

In March Kinvara 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
67 hours
101 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kinvara →

Fanore

In March Fanore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
101 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Fanore →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Doolin 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Lisdoonvarna 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Ballyvaughan 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Kinvara 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Fanore 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 102 mm (4 in)

The Burren weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Burren, Ireland in March?

In March, the Burren, Ireland generally has poor weather conditions. Doolin sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in the Burren, Ireland in March?

Daytime temperatures in Doolin peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in March, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does the Burren, Ireland get a lot of rain in March?

Doolin typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 115 mm (4.5 in) on average across the Burren, Ireland.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Burren, Ireland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Doolin, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Burren, Ireland.

Generally speaking, May, July and August provide tolerable weather in Doolin. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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