March weather forecastHaifa, Israel

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March

Weather in March

By March, Haifa starts to feel the presence of spring more evidently. Climatic conditions become pleasanter with the high temperature reaching 19.6°C (67.3°F) and the low at 10.5°C (50.9°F). Rainfall plummets to 53mm (2.09") across 8.6 days, a significant drop from the wetter February. The sea temperature starts to rise again, hitting 17.7°C (63.9°F), while daily sunshine jumps to 7 hours. The UV index rises to 6, pointing towards increased solar radiation, necessitating more robust sun protection.

Temperature

The commencement of March in Haifa introduces an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 19.6°C (67.3°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. During March, Haifa consistently records a temperature low averaging a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In Haifa, in March, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 63.9 rainfall days, and 542mm (21.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Haifa, the average seawater temperature in March is 17.7°C (63.9°F).
Note: Most people find swimming in 17.7°C (63.9°F) to be not enjoyable. The control of one's breathing becomes more challenging as the water temperature drops below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Haifa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Haifa, Israel, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:37 IST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:59 IDT.
Note: On Friday, 29. March 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from IST to IDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from IDT to IST.

Sunshine

In Haifa, the average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

In Haifa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Haifa, Israel, during March are 19.6°C (67.3°F) and 10.5°C (50.9°F) respectively.

In Haifa, the average relative humidity in March is 63%.

In Haifa, in March, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation.

In March, the average sea temperature is 17.7°C (63.9°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

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

On the first day of March in Haifa, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:37 IST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:59 IDT.

On Friday, 29. March 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts in Haifa, Israel, and the time zone changes from IST to IDT. DST ends on Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 02:00.

In Haifa, Israel, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

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

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

17.5°C

19.6°C

23.9°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

11.7

8.6

3.6

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Haifa, Israel

Average high temperature in March: 19.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17°C).

Average low temperature in March: 10.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (8.7°C).

Average humidity in March
Haifa, Israel

Average humidity in March: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (59%).

Average rainfall in March
Haifa, Israel

Average rainfall in March: 52.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (135.5mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Haifa, Israel

Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Haifa, Israel

Average sea temperature in March: 17.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (28.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (17.5°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Haifa, Israel

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

Average sunshine in March: 7h

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