The weather in Dublin in March can be good.
It can be bad, too… As we say in every guide to the weather in Dublin, you need to plan for every type of weather.
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in March is 6.7°C/44.06°F with rainfall of 52.6mm.
Below, you’ll discover everything you know, from sun in March in Dublin to lots more.
Some quick need-to-knows about the weather in Dublin in March
OK, let’s get you up-to-speed nice and quickly. The points below will give you a quick insight into the weather in Dublin in March:
1. The season
March signals the arrival of spring in Ireland. This is still ‘off peak’ from a tourist perspective, with the exception of St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin and the days leading up to it and following it.
2. The weather in general
Although March is one of the best times to visit Dublin if you’re a fan of parades, weather wise it can be hit and miss. We’ve had storms and heatwaves during this month in the past (info below).
3. Average temperatures
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in March is 6.7°C/44.06°F with rainfall of 52.6mm.
4. Lots more daylight
March also sees the days really start to lengthen. The sun rises between 07:12 (start of month) and 06:13 (end of month) and sets at 18:17 (start of month) and 18:49 (end of month). This makes planning your Ireland itinerary much handier.
5. Lots to do
You’ll find loads to do during this month in our main guide to Dublin in March. There are plenty of festivals in Ireland run during this month and there’s endless things to do in Dublin at this time of year, from hikes and walks to tours and more.
The average temperature in Dublin in March
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in March is 6.7°C/44.06°F with rainfall of 52.6mm.
In the graphic above, you’ll see a comparison of the average temps in Dublin across the year (incase you’re debating visiting during a different month).
Please note that all of the Dublin in March weather data is via Met Eireann – the Irish Meteorological Service.
A comparison of March weather in Dublin in recent years
| County | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 6.6°C/43.88°F | 7.2°C/44.96°F | 5.8°C/42.44°F |
| Galway | 6.9°C/44.43°F | 7.4°C/45.32°F | 6.3°C/43.34°F |
| Cork | 8.2°C/46.76°F | 8.0°C/46.4°F | 7.2°C/44.96°F |
| Kerry | 8.3°C/46.94°F | 8.4°C/47.12°F | 7.6°C/45.68°F |
The table above will give you a sense of the average temperature in Dublin, Galway, Cork and Kerry over the last number of years.
As you can see, the average temperature in Dublin in March is fairly steady across the different years and in the various counties.
Rain in Dublin in March
| County | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 45.6 | 32.1 | 31.8 |
| Galway | 39.0 | 102.1 | 108.2 |
| Cork | 50.4 | 49.2 | 56.4 |
| Kerry | 73.0 | 88.8 | 115.8 |
We get asked ‘Does in rain in Dublin in March?’ a fair aul bit. The answer is yes, by God it does (see our guide on what to wear in Dublin in March).
However, it rains considerably less during March than it does in the other months of the year.
In 2022, for example, Dublin had 45.6mm of rain. If you compare this to June of the same year, when Dublin had 29.6mm of rain, there’s a notable difference.
FAQs about the weather in Dublin in March
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Is it wet in Dublin during March?’ to ‘How warm is it?’.
In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.
Is Dublin cold in March?
It will depend on the climate you are used to. The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in March is 6.7°C/44.06°F with rainfall of 52.6mm. If you’re from a warm climate, you’ll likely find it cool.
Does it rain a lot in Dublin in March?
It can do. In 2022, for example, Dublin had 45.6mm of rain. If you compare this to June of the same year, when Dublin had 29.6mm of rain, there’s a notable difference.
What is the weather temp in Dublin in March?
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in March is 6.7°C/44.06°F with rainfall of 52.6mm.
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent much of the last 13 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 40 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.