March weather forecast
El Hoceima, Morocco

March brings about a warmer change in the weather pattern of El Hoceima. The mercury indicates an upward gradient both during the day and at night. Rainfall diminishes, making the atmosphere less humid compared to previous months. This month brings a significantly longer stretch of daylight, merging with the city's vibrant cultural and historic activities. The warmer conditions do lend to an increase in UV exposure, so protection against sunburn is key during this month.

Temperature

Entering March, El Hoceima's average high-temperature reads a still enjoyable 18°C (64.4°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. An average nighttime temperature of 10°C (50°F) is recorded in El Hoceima during March.

Rainfall

In El Hoceima, during March, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. In El Hoceima, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70 days and collects up to 376mm (14.8") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In El Hoceima, in March, the average water temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F).
Note: Swimming in water at 15.9°C (60.6°F) is not a pleasurable experience for most. The task of managing breathing becomes more challenging as the water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In El Hoceima, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 19:11 +01. On the last day of March, in El Hoceima, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:36 +00.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from +01 to +00. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 14. April 2024, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from +00 to +01.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in El Hoceima is 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in El Hoceima is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.