March weather forecast
Mahdia, Tunisia

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Weather in March

March in Mahdia, Tunisia, sees the advent of springtime with pleasant fluctuations in daily temperatures, representing the transitional phase between winter and spring. Moving away from the mildly delicate February weather, it ushers in a rise in temperatures with high reaching up to 13.6°C (56.5°F). Milder weather conditions continue to dominate, with light showers of 42mm (1.65") and a slightly longer duration of daylight. Coupled with the increase in the UV index to 5, visitors embracing the weather start to crowd the city. The sea still remains relatively cooler, delaying the onset of swimming activities.

Temperature

March's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a moderate 13.6°C (56.5°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. The average low-temperature, in March, is a cold 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Rainfall

In Mahdia, during March, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 54 rainfall days, and 392mm (15.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Mahdia, in March, the average water temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F).
Note: Swimming in 14.8°C (58.6°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:36 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

In Mahdia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 13.6°C (56.5°F) and 4.8°C (40.6°F) respectively.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Mahdia, in March, during 6 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the water temperature in March in Mahdia?

In March, the average sea temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F). Swimming in 14.8°C (58.6°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:36 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Mahdia have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Mahdia, Tunisia, is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Mahdia, Tunisia

Average temperature in March - Mahdia, Tunisia
  • Average high temperature in March: 13.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (31.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2°C).

Average rainfall in March
Mahdia, Tunisia

Average rainfall in March - Mahdia, Tunisia
  • Average rainfall in March: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Mahdia, Tunisia

Average rainfall days in March - Mahdia, Tunisia
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (1 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Mahdia, Tunisia

Average sea temperature in March - Mahdia, Tunisia
  • Average sea temperature in March: 14.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.7°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mahdia, Tunisia

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mahdia, Tunisia
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average UV index in March
Mahdia, Tunisia

Average UV index in March - Mahdia, Tunisia
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Mahdia, Tunisia

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