Mecca weather in March (Saudi Arabia)

How is March weather typically in Mecca? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Mecca typically brings 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. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Mecca in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.6 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 1 day of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 283 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mecca, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 8.6 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 48%  

Sunshine 283 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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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