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Dublin in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Dublin in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Dublin in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
March could be a good time to visit Dublin, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +50°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in March. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 111 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
111 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dublin has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Dublin in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dublin for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +54°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +32°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +46°F.

Is Dublin warm or cold in March?

Dublin is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +41°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Dublin:

Climate in Dublin in March

Dublin weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+48°F+50°F+54°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+23°F+25°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+68°F+72°F
Rainfall
150 mm111 mm112 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
81%79%78%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
192120
Rainy days
888
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +48°F to +50°F during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 150 mm to 111 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 5 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 1 to 2.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Dublin in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Dublin is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Dublin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 114 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dublin wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 28% chance of precipitation and 150 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Dublin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

March is one of the snowiest months in Dublin.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Dublin?

This is the weather in Dublin in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+47°F
2 March
🌧️
+49°F
3 March
☁️
+50°F
4 March
☀️
+48°F
5 March
☀️
+47°F
6 March
☀️
+47°F
7 March
☁️
+44°F
8 March
🌧️
+52°F
9 March
🌧️
+50°F
10 March
☁️
+52°F
11 March
🌧️
+54°F
12 March
🌧️
+50°F
13 March
🌧️
+52°F
14 March
🌧️
+52°F
15 March
🌧️
+52°F
16 March
🌧️
+50°F
17 March
☀️
+58°F
18 March
☀️
+57°F
19 March
☀️
+57°F
20 March
☀️
+52°F
21 March
☁️
+55°F
22 March
☁️
+62°F
23 March
☀️
+62°F
24 March
☀️
+61°F
25 March
☁️
+59°F
26 March
☀️
+60°F
27 March
☀️
+57°F
28 March
☀️
+59°F
29 March
🌫️
+55°F
30 March
🌧️
+46°F
31 March
☁️
+47°F
In March 2023 Dublin had 13 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Dublin climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Dublin in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2013 (+46°F) and the highest in 2012 (+60°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 13 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 3043 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dublin in March:

Is March a good time to visit Dublin?

It’s always a good time to visit Dublin, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Dublin in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Dublin rainy in March?

Dublin is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Dublin in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dublin in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Dublin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dublin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.