Warm Sea Without Extreme Heat: 8 Beach Destinations With Comfortable Weather
Love warm seawater but not extreme heat? Compare eight beach destinations where the sea stays warm while daytime temperatures remain comfortable.
With daytime temperatures of 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows of 21°C (70°F), March in Sal brings high temperatures during the day. The excellent weather makes it an appealing time to visit.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Sal typically stay consistent throughout March, with daily highs averaging around 23°C (73°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 19°C (66°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Sal spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 28 years of weather observations in Sal between 1998 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
For Sal in March, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. With water temperatures around 22°C (72°F), swimming conditions are excellent. Pack your swimsuit, goggles, and maybe some water shoes. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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