Early spring · Weather & things to do
Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in March
Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher edges warmer than February, with highs of 49°F (9°C), lows of 42°F (5°C) and about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 53/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (95 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 53/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 49°F (9°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 42°F (5°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (95 mm).
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.3 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort improves from 48/100 in February to 53/100.
- Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in March
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Gus O'Connor's Pub
Fisher Street pub with trad music sessions nightly through the year.
Cliffs of Moher
Sea cliffs rising over 200m above the Atlantic, with a visitor centre and path.
Doolin Cliff Walk
Guided or self-led walk from Doolin along the clifftop to the Cliffs of Moher.
Doolin Cave
Cave tour to the Great Stalactite, one of the longest free-hanging stalactites.
Why now Our curated notes list it for "rainy day", which suits a wetter month.
Poulnabrone Dolmen
Neolithic portal tomb on the bare limestone of the Burren.
Nearby in March
- Galway in March~22 mi · highs 49°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Connemara in March~42 mi · highs 48°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dublin in March~131 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher?
It's middling, scoring 53/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 73. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in March?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 42°F (5°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in March?
Some: about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.7 in (1313 mm).
What should I pack for Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.