Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States in March
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 123mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
123mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
46
Mixed
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 123mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March22°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Fort Walton Beach'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
March123mm average rain
March sits near Fort Walton Beach's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary, April to May, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March7.3 hours average sun
March sits close to Fort Walton Beach's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March19°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March46 weather score
March scores below Fort Walton Beach's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMay to June and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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