March weather forecast
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

March ushers in hotter conditions with temperatures reaching up to 27.7°C (81.9°F), further enhancing the dryness. The city bathes in an average of 12 hours of daylight, revealing more of the day under the clear, sunny sky. The days become visibly longer, allowing plenty of time in the sun. However, the month is not entirely arid as the rain gauge records 21mm (0.83") rainfall over 9.4 days. Such precipitation levels, unusual for Riyadh, mark March as an outlier in the yearly weather patterns.

Temperature

The embrace of March brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from 23.4°C (74.1°F) in February to a still warm 27.7°C (81.9°F). A striking difference from the daytime highs is registered during March nights in Riyadh, with an average temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F).

Humidity

In Riyadh, the average relative humidity in March is 32%.

Rainfall

In Riyadh, during March, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Riyadh, there are 44.8 rainfall days, and 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:09 +03.

Sunshine

In Riyadh, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Riyadh is 10. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 10 during March leads to these instructions:
Ensure precautions are always in place. The risk to skin and eyes is high without them. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Regularly use sunscreen with at least 30 SPF to shield yourself from sunburn and the adverse effects of the Sun’s rays.