When to go · Cork
Cork in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Ireland: St Patrick's week fills Dublin at peak prices; the rest of March is quiet and cool.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 11°C52°F / 4°C39°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- High
- Ireland overall
- Prices
- High
- Ireland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Ireland: St Patrick's week fills Dublin at peak prices; the rest of March is quiet and cool.
Weather in March
- CorkHighs around 11 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 13 daysHighs around 52 °F, lows around 39 °F, rain on about 13 days
- South-west, Ireland · Kerry, Dingle, West Corkcool
Mildest winters (sub-tropical gardens) but high rainfall; the Ring of Kerry fills with coaches in July–August.
Festivals and holidays
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.
St Patrick's Day big impact
17 Mar · Ireland
Parades in every town, Dublin festival over several days; hotels book out and prices peak.
Crowds and prices
- 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.
What to pack
- 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