Kildare County Weather in March

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

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Naas Athy Maynooth Celbridge

Planning a trip to Kildare County, Ireland this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kildare County in March

Kildare County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. March in Kildare 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 4°C (39°F) in Naas.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Maynooth with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Athy with 67 mm (2.6 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Naas usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Naas gets approximately 110 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 Kildare County in March

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

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

Temperature range in Kildare County (March)

Precipitation variation in Kildare County (March)

Naas

In March Naas 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)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Naas →

Athy

In March Athy 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)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Athy →

Maynooth

In March Maynooth 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
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Maynooth →

Celbridge

In March Celbridge 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
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Celbridge →

Kildare

In March Kildare 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
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kildare →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Naas 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Athy 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Maynooth 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Celbridge 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Kildare 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Leixlip 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Kildare County weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Kildare County, Ireland in March. The popular destination of Naas averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Naas peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in March, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kildare County, Ireland during March, with Naas averaging close to 65 mm (2.6 in).

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Naas, March may not be the ideal time to visit Kildare County, Ireland.

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

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