The weather in Ireland in March can be good.
It can be bad, too… As we say in every guide to the weather in Ireland, you need to plan for every type of weather.
The average temperature in Ireland in March see average highs of average highs of 10°C/50°F and average lows of 4.4°C/39.92°F.
Below, you’ll discover everything you know, from sun in March in Ireland to lots more.
Some quick need-to-knows about the weather in Ireland 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 Ireland 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 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 Ireland 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 average temperature in Ireland in March sees average highs of 10°C/50°F and average lows of 4.4°C/39.92°F.
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
Plenty of festivals in Ireland run during this month and there’s endless things to do in Ireland at this time of year, from hikes and walks to tours and more.
The average temperature in Ireland in March
The average temperature in Ireland in March is relatively mild but we do get plenty of cool days, too.
The temperature in Ireland in March sees average highs of 10°C/50°F and average lows of 4.4°C/39.92°F.
Now, this can vary quite a bit year to year, so I’ll pop in a chart comparing recent years from different weather stations.
Please note that all of the Ireland in March weather data is via Met Eireann – the Irish Meteorological Service.
A comparison of March weather in Ireland 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 Ireland in March is fairly steady across the different years and in the various counties.
Rain in Ireland 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 Ireland in March?’ a fair aul bit. The answer is yes, by God it does (see our guide on what to wear in Ireland 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.
Weather in Dublin in March
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The weather in Dublin in March tends to be fairly similar to the weather in many other parts of the country (flick back up to the tables above to compare).
For example, last year, in 2022, the average temperature in Dublin in March was 15.5°C/59.9°F.
When we look at the rainy weather in Dublin in March last year, the capital recorded 34.6mm.
Learn more about visiting the capital during this month in our guide to Dublin in March.
FAQs about the weather in Ireland in March
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Is it wet in Ireland 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 Ireland cold in March?
It will depend on the climate you are used to. Ireland gets average highs of 10°C/50°F and average lows of 4.4°C/39.92°F in March. If you’re from a warm climate, you’ll likely find it cool.
Does it rain a lot in Ireland 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 Ireland in March?
The average temperature in Ireland in March sees average highs of 10°C/50°F and average lows of 4.4°C/39.92°F.
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.