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Makkah weather in March (Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia)

What does the weather outlook for Makkah look like in March? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In March, Makkah typically experiences very high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 34°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 21°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Makkah in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.6 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about a single day of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 283 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Makkah climate page with graphs.

 

Makkah, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 8.6 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 48% *  
SunshineSunshine 283 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 76% *  

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in March

Find out more about the weather in Saudi Arabia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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