Cork

County Cork Weather in March

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

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Cork Kinsale Blarney Clonakilty

Are you planning a trip a to County Cork, Ireland in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in County Cork in March

County Cork, Ireland is a region in Ireland. March in County Cork 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 5°C (41°F) in Cork.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of County Cork, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cobh with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Allihies with 117 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Cork typically sees 105 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore County Cork by month

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Best Places to Visit in County Cork in March

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

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 County Cork

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

Temperature range in County Cork (March)

Precipitation variation in County Cork (March)

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 →

Kinsale

In March Kinsale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
105 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kinsale →

Blarney

In March Blarney 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
105 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Blarney →

Clonakilty

In March Clonakilty generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
105 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Clonakilty →

Skibbereen

In March Skibbereen 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
101 mm (4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Skibbereen →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in County Cork, in Ireland.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cork 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Kinsale 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Blarney 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Clonakilty 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Skibbereen 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Baltimore 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

County Cork weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in County Cork, Ireland in March?

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

What is the average temperature in County Cork, Ireland in March?

Daytime temperatures in Cork peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in March, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does County Cork, Ireland get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Cork averages just 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for County Cork, Ireland.

Is March a Good Time to Visit County Cork, Ireland?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to County Cork, Ireland with often unpleasant weather in Cork.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Cork. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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