Ireland in March
March is two different countries: a hushed, bargain-priced island for three weeks, then a fully booked one for the four days around the seventeenth.
Is March a good time to visit Ireland?
March sits mid-range in Ireland — around 64/100 nationally. January is noticeably calmer.
What closes and what fills up in March
- St Patrick’s Day (17 March) — national holiday, parades in every town and the busiest weekend of the spring
- Heritage sites begin reopening for the season from mid-month
How March compares across the year
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Ireland?
March sits mid-range in Ireland — around 64/100 nationally. January is noticeably calmer.
How busy is Ireland in March?
Averaged across the destinations we track, Ireland sits near 64/100 in March. The calmest of them is Dublin.
What is the weather like in Ireland in March?
Expect average highs near 10°C and lows near 4°C, with roughly 11 wet days — though Ireland varies by region.