Weather in March in Saudi Arabia
Planning a journey to Saudi Arabia this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia in March?
Saudi Arabia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Arar at 24°C to very warm in Makkah at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Makkah and 10°C in Arar.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Yanbu with an average of 2 mm to moderate rainfall in Khamis Mushayt with 38 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Riyadh enjoys approximately 217 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at March's conditions in Saudi Arabia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Saudi Arabia's yearly weather, check out our Saudi Arabia climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
In March Riyadh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jeddah
In March Jeddah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Makkah
In March Makkah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Al Khobar
In March Al Khobar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Medina
In March Medina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Saudi Arabia.
Is March the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Saudi Arabia. Typically, the climate in Riyadh is perfect.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide perfect weather in Riyadh. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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