Makkah Al Mukarramah Province Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia in March.

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Jeddah Makkah Taif Thuwal

Are you planning a trip a to Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province in March

Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia is a region in Saudi Arabia. March in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Taif at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Makkah at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Makkah and 15°C (59°F) in Taif. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Durat Alarous with an average of 3.3 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Taif with 21 mm (0.8 in).

Explore Makkah Al Mukarramah Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Jeddah)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March30°C (86°F) April32°C (90°F) May34°C (93°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September35°C (95°F) October34°C (93°F) November32°C (90°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Makkah Al Mukarramah Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia?

Temperature range in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province (March)

Precipitation variation in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province (March)

Jeddah

In March Jeddah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jeddah →

Makkah

In March Makkah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
283 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Taif

In March Taif generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
283 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Thuwal

In March Thuwal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
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Al Lith

In March Al Lith generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jeddah 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Makkah 34°C (93°F) 21°C (70°F) 8.6 mm (0.3 in)
Taif 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Thuwal 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Al Lith 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Rabigh 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 4.3 mm (0.2 in)

Makkah Al Mukarramah Province weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia in March?

Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia typically experiences pleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Jeddah average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia in March?

Daytime temperatures in Jeddah peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in March, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia. Jeddah averages only about 4.3 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia with overall perfect weather in Jeddah.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide perfect weather in Jeddah. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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