Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
March verdict
Makkah, Saudi Arabia in March
Weather score83Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
6mm
Sun
8.6h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
83
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Makkah, Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March33°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Makkah's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March6mm average rain
March is close to Makkah's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
March8.6 hours average sun
March sits close to Makkah's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to June and September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March26°C average sea
March is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March83 weather score
March scores above Makkah's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
