Dublin in March
St. Patrick's Festival
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a below-average month in Dublin.
March brings the St. Patrick's Festival, with a parade and events across the city.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 3–10°C
- Cool and showery.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Very busy around St. Patrick's Day.
- Prices
- €€€
- High around the festival.
+St. Patrick's Day.
–Crowds and high prices around March 17.
My tip for March
Book hotels months ahead for St. Patrick's week.
- Festivals
- Pubs
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Dublin, 8th for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Dublin in March
- St. Patrick's Day
- The city is packed and hotel prices jump. Book well ahead.
Around March 17
Not set on March?
Months I'd choose over March
Weather
Weather in Dublin in March
In March Dublin averages a high of 10°C (50°F) and a low of 3°C (37°F), with about 51 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Average low
- 3°C
- 37°F
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: Met Éireann (Dublin Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dublin in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Dublin?
- March is a below-average month in Dublin. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Dublin overall (8 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: St. Patrick's Day. The main downside: Crowds and high prices around March 17.
- What is the weather like in Dublin in March?
- Average highs are around 10°C and lows around 3°C. Expect about 51 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Cool and showery. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Dublin crowded in March?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Very busy around St. Patrick's Day. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Dublin in March?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). High around the festival. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Dublin?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (March ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Dublin in March?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — crowds and high prices around march 17.
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