March · Ireland
Best time to visit Dublin in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dublin in March
Average temperature 7°C, 104 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Dublin scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 104 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Georgian doors, pub sessions, and coastal cliffs feel finest May through September.
March in Dublin — the hardest end of the year
March averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 104 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dublin in March?
- In March, Dublin averages 7°C, 104 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Dublin?
- March earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dublin in March?
- Expect about 104 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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