March weather forecastSplit, Croatia

Panorama of Split, Croatia with the view of the Dalmatia waterfront and a distant mountain

March

Weather in March

March is highlighted with a considerable rise in temperatures, signifying the onset of spring in Split. The increase is noticeable in both the day and night temperatures. Also, longer sunlight hours contribute to the warming trend this month. The widespread thawing triggers modest rainfall, but despite this, the frequency of rainy days remains consistent. The changing weather conditions in March hint at the upcoming warmer conditions in April.

Temperature

The transition into March is marked with an average high-temperature of a refreshing 13.7°C (56.7°F), showing an insignificant shift from February's 11°C (51.8°F). Split, in March, experiences an average temperature of 7.6°C (45.7°F) at night.

Rainfall

In Split, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation. In Split, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110 days and collects up to 816mm (32.13") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Split, snow does not fall in March through December.

Sea temperature

In Split, the average seawater temperature in March is 14°C (57.2°F).
Note: At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Split, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:19 CET.

Sunshine

In Split, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Split is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In Split, in March, the average high-temperature is 13.7°C (56.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.6°C (45.7°F).

In Split, in March, during 10 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March through December are months without snowfall in Split, Croatia.

In March, in Split, Croatia, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Split, the average seawater temperature in March is 14°C (57.2°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In Split, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:19 CET.

In Split, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

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March

Apr

Average high temperature

11°C

13.7°C

17.4°C

Average low temperature

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Split, Croatia

Average high temperature in March: 13.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 7.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (21.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°C).

Average rainfall in March
Split, Croatia

Average rainfall in March: 63.6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (113.7mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (28.4mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Split, Croatia

Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Split, Croatia

Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Split, Croatia

Average sea temperature in March: 14°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.5°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Split, Croatia

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).