Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Red Sea, Saudi Arabia in March
Weather score86Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
8mm
Sun
9.6h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
86
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Red Sea, 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 Red Sea'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
March8mm average rain
March is close to Red Sea's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
March9.6 hours average sun
March is below Red Sea's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March24°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March86 weather score
March sits close to Red Sea's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch to May and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
