March weather forecast
United Arab Emirates

March in the United Arab Emirates marks the onset of the spring season and a noticeable increase in temperatures compared to the winter months. The average temperature for the month rises to about 23.8°C (74.8°F), a perceptible climb from February's average of 20.4°C (68.7°F). Daytime temperatures can reach between 29°C (84.2°F) and 32°C (89.6°F), while the evenings cool down to a range of 18°C (64.4°F) to 20°C (68°F).

The major cities, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai, witness comparable weather trends in March. Rainfall during this month declines from the relative highs of February, averaging about 16mm (0.63"). Consequently, March experiences more dry days and fewer rainy ones than its preceding month.

When comparing March to the neighboring months, its weather forms a transition between the moderate temperatures of February and the intense heat that begins in April. It is this progression that ushers in the harsh summer months characteristic of the United Arab Emirates.

Despite the rise in temperatures, the weather remains agreeable for outdoor activities throughout March. The decrease in rainfall combined with warming temperatures makes this month popular for outdoor events and festivals, contributing to a vibrant social and cultural calendar in the United Arab Emirates.

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• Abu Dhabi - March »
  In Abu Dhabi the average relative humidity in March is 50%. In March, the average sunshine in Abu Dhabi is 9.6h.
• Dubai - March »
  In Dubai in March, the average water temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F). On the first day of March in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:21.
• Sharjah - March »
  In Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, the average seawater temperature in March is 23.3°C (73.9°F). In March, in Sharjah the rain falls for 4 days.
• Ajman - March »
  In Ajman in March, the average water temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F). In Ajman in March, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.
• Fujairah - March »
  The months with the least sunshine in Fujairah are January through March and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine. In Fujairah in March, the average water temperature is 24°C (75.2°F).
• Umm Al Quwain - March »
  In Umm Al Quwain in March, the average water temperature is 23.7°C (74.7°F). In Umm Al Quwain, in March, the average water temperature is 23.7°C (74.7°F).
• Al Ain - March »
  In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:19. In Al Ain in March, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation.
• Masafi - March »
  In Masafi in March, during 4.7 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Masafi, United Arab Emirates, in March, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation.
• Ras Al-Khaimah - March »
  Ras Al-Khaimah's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a warm 25.9°C (78.6°F) in February to a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F). In Ras Al-Khaimah, in March, the average water temperature is 23.7°C (74.7°F).
• Jumeirah - March »
  On the first day of March in Jumeirah sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:21. In Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates, during March, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.