Killarney

Ring of Kerry Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Ring of Kerry, Ireland in March.

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Killarney Kenmare Killorglin Waterville

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

What to Expect in the Ring of Kerry in March

The Ring of Kerry, Ireland is a region in Ireland. March in the Ring of Kerry 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 3°C (37°F) in Killarney.

For a closer look at conditions across the Ring of Kerry, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Killarney with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to high rainfall in Portmagee with 119 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in March. Killarney sees roughly 95 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore the Ring of Kerry by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Ring of Kerry — and find the best time to visit. (based on Killarney)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December10°C (50°F)
Best Time to Visit the Ring of Kerry →

Best Places to Visit in the Ring of Kerry in March

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

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 Ring of Kerry

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

Temperature range in the Ring of Kerry (March)

Precipitation variation in the Ring of Kerry (March)

Killarney

In March Killarney generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
95 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Killarney →

Kenmare

In March Kenmare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
95 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kenmare →

Killorglin

In March Killorglin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
95 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Killorglin →

Waterville

In March Waterville 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
95 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Waterville →

Cahersiveen

In March Cahersiveen 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
95 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cahersiveen →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Ring of Kerry, in Ireland.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Ring of Kerry in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Killarney 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Kenmare 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Killorglin 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Waterville 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Cahersiveen 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Sneem 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)

The Ring of Kerry weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Ring of Kerry, Ireland in March?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Ring of Kerry, Ireland in March. The popular destination of Killarney averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Ring of Kerry, Ireland in March?

Daytime temperatures in Killarney peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in March, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Ring of Kerry, Ireland during March, with Killarney averaging close to 97 mm (3.8 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Ring of Kerry, Ireland?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to the Ring of Kerry, Ireland with often unpleasant weather in Killarney.

Generally speaking, June provides pleasant weather in Killarney. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Ring of Kerry.

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