March weather forecast
Mahdia, Tunisia

March in Mahdia, Tunisia, sees the advent of springtime with pleasant fluctuations in daily temperatures, representing the transitional phase between winter and spring. Moving away from the mildly delicate February weather, it ushers in a rise in temperatures with high reaching up to 13.6°C (56.5°F). Milder weather conditions continue to dominate, with light showers of 42mm (1.65") and a slightly longer duration of daylight. Coupled with the increase in the UV index to 5, visitors embracing the weather start to crowd the city. The sea still remains relatively cooler, delaying the onset of swimming activities.

Temperature

With the onset of March, Mahdia's average high-temperature clocks in at a refreshing 13.6°C (56.5°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. During March, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 4.8°C (40.6°F) at night.

Rainfall

In Mahdia, during March, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 54 rainfall days, and 392mm (15.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Mahdia, in March, the average water temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F).
Note: In 14.8°C (58.6°F), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of March, in Mahdia, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:36 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Mahdia is 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.