March weather forecastMahdia, Tunisia

Weather in March

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

March's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a moderate 13.6°C (56.5°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. The average low-temperature, in March, is a cold 4.8°C (40.6°F).

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: Swimming in 14.8°C (58.6°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day 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, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:36 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

In Mahdia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.