Early spring · Weather & things to do
Dublin in March
Dublin edges warmer than February, with highs of 48°F (9°C), lows of 40°F (4°C) and about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (70 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 48°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 40°F (4°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (70 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort improves from 50/100 in February to 54/100.
- 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 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Dublin in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Howth Cliff Walk
Loop around Howth Head with sea views and a lighthouse, 30 minutes by DART.
Glendalough
Monastic site and twin lakes in the Wicklow Mountains, about an hour south.
Guinness Storehouse
Seven floors on brewing history at St James's Gate, ending at the Gravity Bar view.
Book of Kells at Trinity College
9th-century illuminated gospels, followed by the oak-vaulted Long Room library.
Leo Burdock
Dublin's oldest chipper, frying cod and chips since 1913.
Nearby in March
- Galway in March~116 mi · highs 49°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in March~131 mi · highs 49°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Connemara in March~155 mi · highs 48°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- The Cotswolds in March~213 mi · highs 48°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
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.
Dublin in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Dublin?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 79. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain. Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Dublin in March?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Dublin in March?
Some: about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.7 in (982 mm).
What should I pack for Dublin in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Dublin in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.