March weather forecastBenghazi, Libya

March

Weather in March

Benghazi in March shows notable indicators of an impending warmer season. The weather is noticeably milder as rainfall minimizes to 18mm (0.71"), making it an ideal time for outdoor activities. There is less humidity in the atmosphere, leading to clearer skies. Sea temperatures remain constant at around 16°C (60.8°F), making swimming less appealing. As daylight hours increase to 12 hours, the sun becomes more prominent in the Libyan sky.

Temperature

March's arrival brings an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20.3°C (68.5°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. In Benghazi, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In Benghazi, in March, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 45 rainfall days, and 270mm (10.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 16°C (60.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: In water with a temperature of 16°C (60.8°F), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of March, in Benghazi, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:58 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Benghazi is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Benghazi, is 20.3°C (68.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 9.5°C (49.1°F).

In Benghazi, Libya, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.

In Benghazi, Libya, in March, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.

The months with the coldest seawater in Benghazi are February and March, with an average sea temperature of 16°C (60.8°F).

In March, the average sea temperature is 16°C (60.8°F). Swimming in 16°C (60.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Benghazi, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, in Benghazi, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:58 EET.

In Benghazi, Libya, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Benghazi, Libya, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk 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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Average high temperature

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20.3°C

24.7°C

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Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Benghazi, Libya

Average high temperature in March: 20.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.7°C).

Average low temperature in March: 9.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.3°C).

Average humidity in March
Benghazi, Libya

Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (55%).

Average rainfall in March
Benghazi, Libya

Average rainfall in March: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Benghazi, Libya

Average rainfall days in March: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (12 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Benghazi, Libya

Average sea temperature in March: 16°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (27°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (16°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Benghazi, Libya

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

Average sunshine in March: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).