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Cork Weather in March, Ireland

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  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    6°C
    44°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    9°C
    48°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    4°C
    39°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    10°C
    50°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    3 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    23 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    120 mm

March, 2024

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1 Avg 37º
Sat
2 Avg 37º
3 Avg 39º
4 Avg 39º
5 Avg 41º
6 Avg 45º
7 Avg 45º
8 Avg 46º
9 Avg 45º
10 Avg 43º
11 Avg 43º
12 Avg 43º
13 Avg 43º
14 Avg 45º
15 Avg 45º
16 Avg 43º
17 Avg 43º
18 Avg 41º
19 Avg 43º
20 Avg 41º
21 Avg 41º
22 Avg 41º
23 Avg 41º
24 Avg 41º
25 Avg 43º
26 Avg 43º
27 Avg 43º
28 Avg 43º
29 Avg 43º
30 Avg 43º
31 Avg 43º
Forecast
Avg Historical Daily Average

In March the weather is still quite chilly in Cork, with an average temperature of 43° (6°C).  The lows average 37°F (3°C) and the highs, 48°F (9°C). 

Average sea temperature is 50°F (10°C) and the rainfall indicator is at an average level of 97mm (3.82"), which usually covers a period of 18 days, so on a visit to Cork during March be certain to take an umbrella.

In March the sun shines for an average of 6 hours daily.

For a 14 day weather forecast, click here.

There is a wide variety of accommodations available in Cork.  One of the most impressive of these is the Blarney Stone Guest House, a 4-star B&B located in the centre of Cork City.  It is a truly lovely building housing tastefully appointed furnishings and offering a sumptuous breakfast with 30 varieties of culinary delights. 

Another choice is Windsor Inn Cork, which is even more affordable and is just minutes walking distance from many popular spots.  Here, after your day of wandering, you can sit by the fire and enjoy a drink from the bar.

If you enjoy lush gardens and a quaint atmosphere, try the inviting surroundings of the Glencairn Bed & Breakfast on the outskirts of Cork.  The hosts are welcoming and have taken care to create a pleasant ambience.  Prices are very reasonable.

March is the month of the world-renowned St. Patrick's Day.  The highlight of this celebration is the Cork St. Patrick's Day Festival March 17th - March 20th, 2012.The festival culminates with the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Cork.

Another very special event is the performance of The Three Tenors, to be held at the Cork Opera House on March 18th.  Opera lovers will be certain to purchase tickets well in advance.

The National Dance Company of Wales performs at the same venue on March 20th and on March 21st you may enjoy seeing the Moscow State Circus here.

The Cork Singers Club Festival offers a weekend of song and story telling.  It is held from March 4th to March 6th at An Spailpín Fánach, on South Main Street.