When to go · Ireland
Ireland in March
Mixed month. St Patrick's week fills Dublin at peak prices; the rest of March is quiet and cool.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- High
- Ireland
- Prices
- High
- Ireland
Verdict
St Patrick's week fills Dublin at peak prices; the rest of March is quiet and cool.
Weather in March
- Dublin and the east · Dublin, Wicklow, Boyne Valley, Kilkennycool
Driest part of the country; mild all year, rarely above 25 °C or below freezing.
- West coast · Galway, Connemara, Clare, Mayo, Donegalcool
Rain on most days, rarely all day; Atlantic storms in winter close cliff paths and island ferries.
- South-west · 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
Parades in every town, Dublin festival over several days; hotels book out and prices peak.
Easter (Good Friday is not a public holiday; Easter Monday is)
26–29 Mar 2027
Busy weekend; some businesses close Good Friday.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ireland
- High
- Prices · Ireland
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket