01Weather
Dublin weather in March
Afternoons in March average 11.3 °C (52 °F) and nights cool to 3.9 °C (39 °F). The month brings about 60 mm (2.3 in) of rain spread over roughly 12 days. Compared with February it is 1.5 °C warmer; April is 1.9 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical March | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 15 °C / 60 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 8 °C / 46 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | -1 °C / 31 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 4.1 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 39 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest March day 2016–2025 | 18.5 °C / -4.6 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March | 07:12 | 18:02 | 10.8 h |
| 15 March | 06:39 | 18:28 | 11.8 h |
| 31 March | 07:00 | 19:57 | 13.0 h |
Daylight grows by about 132 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Dublin), including the clock change on the last Sunday of March.
03Crowds
How busy Dublin is in March
very busy The main sights are very busy in March. What drives it:
- St Patrick's Festival around 17 March
- Six Nations
- spring break visitors
04Public holidays
Public holidays in March 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2027 | Saint Patrick's Day |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Dublin in March
Every year in March
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Festival | around 17 March, parade and four-day festival | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for Dublin in March
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
March is defined by St Patrick's Festival around the 17th, when the parade, the pubs and the hotels are at capacity and prices double for the week, with 17 March a public holiday. The rest of the month is quiet and spring-like, with afternoons around 11 °C, daffodils in St Stephen's Green and the clocks going forward on the last Sunday. Rain falls on about ten days.
The Six Nations concludes in mid-March, adding a rugby weekend to the festival crowds. Easter can fall in late March, with Good Friday a non-trading day for many and Easter Monday a holiday. Daylight passes twelve hours by the equinox. Hotel rates fall back after the festival week. For the mild days, Easter and the first cruise ships, see April.
09Compare
Dublin month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 °C | 3 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 10 °C | 3 °C | 13 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 11 °C | 4 °C | 12 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| April | 13 °C | 5 °C | 11 | – | moderate | Good |
| May | 17 °C | 8 °C | 13 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 19 °C | 11 °C | 12 | – | busy | Good |
| July | 21 °C | 12 °C | 13 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 20 °C | 12 °C | 14 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 18 °C | 10 °C | 13 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 15 °C | 8 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 11 °C | 5 °C | 14 | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 9 °C | 4 °C | 14 | – | moderate | Mixed |
Not sure about March? See the best time to visit Dublin.
10Elsewhere
March in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in March | 11 °C | 9 |
| Amsterdam in March | 11 °C | 10 |
| Paris in March | 12 °C | 13 |
| Copenhagen in March | 7 °C | – |
| Prague in March | 11 °C | 7 |
| Barcelona in March | 17 °C | 4 |
11FAQ
Dublin in March: your questions
Is March a good time to visit Dublin?
March is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Dublin. Daytime highs average 11 °C (52 °F), rain falls on about 12 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Dublin in March?
Expect cool days around 11 °C (52 °F) and nights near 4 °C (39 °F). One March in ten brings afternoons above 15 °C, and one in ten stays below 8 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Dublin in March?
March brings about 60 mm (2.3 in) of rain over roughly 12 days, which is showery by Dublin standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 39 percent.
What should I wear in Dublin in March?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Dublin crowded in March?
The main sights are very busy in March. Main drivers: St Patrick's Festival around 17 March; Six Nations; spring break visitors.
What time does it get dark in Dublin in March?
Around the middle of March the sun sets at about 18:28 and rises at 06:39, giving 11.8 hours of daylight.