Dublin in March
The weather in March
In March, Dublin averages daytime highs of 11° and night-time lows of 3° — cool weather by day. Expect around 72 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 50%.
Days are 1.7° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 2.4°. The sea averages 8°, too cold for most swimmers.
March scores 19/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Dublin. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:41 and sets at 18:29 local time, giving 11 h 48 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 127 minutes over the month.
Why 19/100?
How the score for March is builtBeach score this month: 10/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in Dublin in March
- Dublin International Film FestivalFilm festival · Feb–MarDublin
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Dublin this month
Rathfarnham
Ireland's best in March
Galway
Dublin in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Dublin?
March scores 19/100 for Dublin, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 11°C with 15 wet days.
How warm is Dublin in March?
Daytime highs average 11°C and night-time lows 3°C in March.
Does it rain a lot in Dublin in March?
Dublin receives about 72 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 15 days.
Can you swim in Dublin in March?
The sea averages 8°C in March, cold for most swimmers.