Dublin

Dublin County Weather in March

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

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Dublin Swords Dun Laoghaire Rathgar

Planning a journey to Dublin County, Ireland this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Dublin County in March

Dublin County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. March in Dublin County generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Dublin.

To explore the conditions in Dublin County, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dublin with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Dalkey with 67 mm (2.6 in). In Dublin, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Dublin receives about 110 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Dublin County in March

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

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 Dublin County

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

Temperature range in Dublin County (March)

Precipitation variation in Dublin County (March)

Dublin

In March Dublin 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
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Dublin →

Swords

In March Swords 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
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Swords →

Dun Laoghaire

In March Dun Laoghaire generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Dun Laoghaire →

Rathgar

In March Rathgar 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
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Rathgar →

Cloghran

In March Cloghran 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
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Cloghran →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dublin 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Swords 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Dun Laoghaire 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Rathgar 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Cloghran 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Clondalkin 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Dublin County weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Dublin County, Ireland generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Dublin sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

Dublin averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

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

Not particularly. Dublin averages just 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Dublin County, Ireland.

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Dublin County, Ireland due to the typically unpleasant weather in Dublin.

On average, the best time to visit Dublin County, Ireland is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Dublin. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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