Dublin in March

Mild; St Patrick's Day (Mar 17) crowds and high prices.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatOne of the driest, brightest months.
• JuneGreatLong light until 22:00; Bloomsday Jun 16.
• JulyGreatWarm, peak season: book tickets and rooms early.
• AugustGreatPeak season and crowds; showers.

• DublinHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 13 days
• Dublin and the east, Ireland · Dublin, Wicklow, Boyne Valley, Kilkennycool

  Driest part of the country; mild all year, rarely above 25 °C (77 °F) or below freezing.Driest part of the country; mild all year, rarely above 77 °F (25 °C) or below freezing.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Six Nations rugby check

  Home matches at the Aviva Stadium (check the fixtures) · Lansdowne Road

  Hotels book out and pubs fill; prices jump on match weekends.

• St Patrick’s Festival check

  Around 17 March (a 4-day festival) · Centre

  A parade, crowds and higher prices; hotels book out weeks ahead.

• Easter weekend check

  Moves each year · Whole city

  Good Friday and Easter Monday: some sights close or open later; check pub hours on the day.

• St Patrick's Day

  Mar 17

  Parade and crowds in the centre; hotels book out and prices peak.

Crowds · Ireland overall

High

Prices · Ireland overall

High

Ireland overall: St Patrick's week fills Dublin at peak prices; the rest of March is quiet and cool.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dublin, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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