When to go · March
Ireland in March
A solid time to go
Hotel rates around March 17 triple; Dublin accommodation frequently sells out by January.
Daytime high
10°C
50°F
Overnight low
4°C
39°F
Rainfall
52 mm
moderate
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates
What to expect in Ireland in March
March brings cool weather to Ireland, with daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and overnight lows near 4°C (39°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 52 mm of rainfall on average. Hotel rates around March 17 triple; Dublin accommodation frequently sells out by January..
March is one of Ireland's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs June–August, for context.
What’s happening in March
- 🎉St Patrick's Festival · MarFive days of parades, céilís, and street performances centred on March 17, with over half a million spectators lining O'Connell Street for the flagship procession of pageant companies and marching bands.
Plan your trip
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