March weather forecastSannat, Malta

March

Weather in March

With the arrival of March, Sannat witnesses a downward trend in rainfall, signifying the approach of drier weather. Gradual warmth starts to envelope the city as it strides further into the month. The daylight duration extends, adding more hours to leisurely bask in the Mediterranean aura. March records a rainfall of 34mm (1.34") over roughly 8 days, a considerable decline from previous months. The sea temperature remains mild, making water-based activities slightly more favorable compared to the beginning of the year.

Temperature

The commencement of March in Sannat records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16°C (60.8°F), barely varying from February's 15°C (59°F). March brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 10°C (50°F).

Rainfall

In Sannat, in March, during 8 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sannat, there are 77 rainfall days, and 450mm (17.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Sannat.
Note: For most, swimming in 15.2°C (59.4°F) is not a pleasant experience. As the temperature falls from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), controlling one's breathing becomes more difficult.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 6:24 pm CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sannat is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) and a low-temperature of 10°C (50°F).

In March, in Sannat, Malta, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout March, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Sannat, Malta.

In Sannat, Malta, the average seawater temperature in March is 15.2°C (59.4°F). Swimming in 15.2°C (59.4°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 March, the average day length in Sannat, Malta, is 11h and 59min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 6:24 pm CET.

The average sunshine duration in March in Sannat, Malta, is 7h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Sannat is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Sannat, Malta

  • Average high temperature in March: 16°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (30°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (15°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 10°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (9°C).

Average rainfall in March
Sannat, Malta

  • Average rainfall in March: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Sannat, Malta

  • Average rainfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Sannat, Malta

  • Average sea temperature in March: 15.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15.2°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sannat, Malta

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h).

Average UV index in March
Sannat, Malta

  • 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).