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Dublin in March
What March is really like in Dublin: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Daffodils appear and the city fills for St Patrick's Festival; book rooms well ahead for parade week.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 8°C (46°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Dublin: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with February (9°C (48°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs climb to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:40
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 8°C (46°F)
Spring (March–May). Daffodils, St Patrick's Festival and lengthening days; showers are frequent, but May is often sunny.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- St Patrick's Festival and parade (around 17 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · St Stephen's Green
Little Museum of Dublin
Book a tour time in advance; the guides' storytelling is the main attraction.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Smithfield
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Jameson's original distillery site in Smithfield, where whiskey was made from 1780, is now a visitor centre where tours explain triple distillation and finish with a comparative tasting of Irish, Scotch and American whiskey.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Rainy day
- History
Neighbourhood · Temple Bar
Temple Bar
Hear the music here, then walk five minutes to pubs on Dame Street or in Smithfield for a better-value pint.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- After dark
- Free
- Food
- Iconic
Landmark · Temple Bar
Ha'penny Bridge
This cast-iron footbridge over the Liffey opened in 1816 and takes its name from the halfpenny toll once charged to cross.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 3°C and 11 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Dublin?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Dublin in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Dublin?
It is a shoulder-season month. Daffodils appear and the city fills for St Patrick's Festival; book rooms well ahead for parade week.
+How warm is Dublin in March?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dublin in March?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.