March Rainfall and Precipitation in Saudi Arabia

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Saudi Arabia in March.

Saudi Arabia experiences precipitation in March ranging from almost none in Yanbu with 2 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall to moderate in Khamis Mushayt with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Saudi Arabia precipitation in March: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Saudi Arabia receive in March?

Riyadh stays mostly dry in March, with average rainfall close to 12 mm (0.5 in).

How many days does it rain in Saudi Arabia in March?

On average, Riyadh has about 6 days days of rain in March.

Is March part of the rainy season in Saudi Arabia?

March is generally a drier month for Saudi Arabia, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in March in Saudi Arabia?

Khamis Mushayt is the wettest city in Saudi Arabia in March according to our database, with average rainfall of around 38 mm (1.5 in).

What is the driest city in March in Saudi Arabia?

Based on our database, Yanbu sees the least rainfall in Saudi Arabia in March, with around 2 mm (0.1 in) on average.

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