Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Saudi Arabia in March
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
15mm
Sun
8.5h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
78
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March28°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Saudi Arabia'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
March15mm average rain
March is close to Saudi Arabia's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
March8.5 hours average sun
March is below Saudi Arabia's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March14°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March78 weather score
March scores above Saudi Arabia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMarch to May and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.