SeasonMapKilkenny weather in March
Ireland
March in Kilkenny: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Kilkenny · #1062 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kilkenny climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 10°C / 50°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 73 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.4 cm / 1.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kilkenny in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyEaster break in Ireland, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Kilkenny's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
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Within 300 km of Kilkenny — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kilkenny in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Kilkenny?
- March in Kilkenny: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Kilkenny on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Kilkenny in March?
- In March, Kilkenny averages a daily high of 10.1°C and a low of 3.7°C, with about 73.1 mm of rain over roughly 14.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kilkenny in March?
- Kilkenny has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in March.
- Does it snow in Kilkenny in March?
- Kilkenny sees roughly 4.4 cm of snowfall in March.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — March
Within 300 km: Dublin's St Patrick's Festival on 14–17 Mar, and Belfast's St Patrick's Day on 1–17 Mar.