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Howth Weather in March

Howth in March

The short of it: Howth in March averages a high of 10 °C (50 °F) and a low of 4 °C (38 °F), with 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 4° · rain 55 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Howth an average March high of 10°, a low of 4° and some 55 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 10°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-March, 117 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Howth runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Portmarnock, 6 km to the NW, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Howth, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 16 mm less rain
Versus April
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
21 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PortmarnockLeinster6 km NW11°4°52 mm
DonaghmedeLeinster7 km W11°4°49 mm
MalahideLeinster9 km NW11°4°52 mm
BeaumontLeinster11 km W11°4°47 mm
Dún LaoghaireLeinster11 km SSW11°4°46 mm
MarinoLeinster12 km W11°4°45 mm
RingsendLeinster12 km WSW11°4°45 mm
BlackrockLeinster12 km SW11°4°47 mm

The Almanac · Howth Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 10°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Howth by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°3°75 mm23 km/h8 h 1 min✦
February9°3°71 mm23 km/h9 h 44 min✦
March10°4°55 mm21 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
April12°5°54 mm19 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May15°7°54 mm18 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
June18°10°66 mm17 km/h16 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
July19°12°71 mm16 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦
August19°12°86 mm17 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
September17°10°74 mm18 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
October14°8°91 mm21 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦
November11°5°103 mm22 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦
December8°3°88 mm23 km/h7 h 31 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Howth in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Howth in March?

Days average 10 °C (50 °F) and nights 4 °C (38 °F), with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 10°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Howth?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Howth in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 31 min in December to 16 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Howth in March?

Hardly — March nights average 4 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Howth in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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