March weather forecast
Saudi Arabia

March marks the beginning of spring in Saudi Arabia and with it comes a noticeable rise in temperatures. In Riyadh, the nation's capital, average temperatures for the month range from 15°C (59°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), marking a steady increase from the cooler winter months. The coastal cities, including Jeddah and Dammam, see average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 32°C (89.6°F), reflecting the warming influence of the coastal climate.

The northern regions around Tabuk and Turaif, although warmer than the winter months, still retain a touch of coolness, especially during the night when temperatures can dip to 7°C (44.6°F). The daytime temperatures in these areas generally stay between 20°C (68°F) and 25°C (77°F).

The highland regions, including Taif and Abha, see moderate temperatures in March, with ranges from 14°C (57.2°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). Rainfall is still relatively low in March, but the western and southwestern highlands may experience some occasional showers, contributing to the total precipitation levels of 15mm (0.59") to 25mm (0.98").

Comparing to February, the weather in March demonstrates a clear transition towards warmer temperatures. However, these temperatures are still comfortable for outdoor activities, unlike the extreme heat that characterizes the summer months starting from June. The clear and sunny weather conditions prevalent in February continue into March, making it an ideal month for outdoor activities and travel.

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• Riyadh - March »
  In Riyadh, during March, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. In Riyadh, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Jeddah - March »
  As the year progresses, March brings further warming temperatures to Jeddah, though maintaining the same relative humidity at 60%. The average relative humidity in March in Jeddah is 60%.
• Mecca - March »
  The months with the highest UV index in Mecca are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. In Mecca, in March, during 1.8 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Medina - March »
  March temperatures in Medina vary between a high-temperature of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and a low-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F). On the first day of March in Medina, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:24.
• Dammam - March »
  The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F). In Dammam, in March, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation.
• Buraydah - March »
  In Buraydah, in March, during 6.3 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Buraydah, in March, during 6.3 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Tabuk - March »
  On the last day of March, in Tabuk, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:51 +03. As March sets in Tabuk, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a pleasant 20.7°C (69.3°F) in February to a warm 24.8°C (76.6°F).
• Abha - March »
  In Abha during March, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. In March, in Abha the rain falls for 7.8 days.
• Khamis Mushait - March »
  On the first day of March in Khamis Mushait sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:15. On the first day of March in Khamis Mushait sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:15.
• Hail - March »
  March temperatures in Hail vary between a high-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) and a low-temperature of 8.4°C (47.1°F). With the onset of March in Hail, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from an enjoyable 19°C (66.2°F) in February to a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F).
• Najran - March »
  In Najran in March, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation. In Najran, Saudi Arabia, in March, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.
• Al Jubail - March »
  In Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, in March, the average water temperature is 19.7°C (67.5°F). In Al Jubail, in March, the average water temperature is 19.7°C (67.5°F).