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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 96/100

Riffa in March

Excellent · 96/100Beach 62/100
High / low21° / 19°daily averages
Precipitation23 mm2 wet days
Sea20°surface temperature
26.13° N, 50.55° EElevation 43 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
When to goRiffa · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec96March
Best timeFeb–Apr
March: high / low21° / 19°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Riffa averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 19° — mild weather by day. Expect around 23 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 20%.

Days are 2.4° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 4°. The sea averages 20°, pleasant for a swim.

March scores 96/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Riffa.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:48 and sets at 17:47 local time, giving 11 h 59 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 46 minutes over the month.

Why 96/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%87%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 62/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Riffa this month

Manama
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Manama

Manama · 11 km N
21°Mar high
2wet days
96score
Manama
Al-Muharraq
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Al-Muharraq

Muharraq · 15 km N
21°Mar high
2wet days
96score
Al-Muharraq
Isa Town
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Isa Town

Southern Governorate · 4.9 km N
21°Mar high
2wet days
96score
Isa Town
Hamad Town
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Hamad Town

Northern · 5.1 km W
21°Mar high
2wet days
96score
Hamad Town
ivTop of the table

Bahrain's best in March

Where to go in March
Manama
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Manama

Manama
21°Mar high
2wet days
96score
Manama
Al-Muharraq
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Al-Muharraq

Muharraq
21°Mar high
2wet days
96score
Al-Muharraq
Isa Town
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Isa Town

Southern Governorate
21°Mar high
2wet days
96score
Isa Town
Hamad Town
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Hamad Town

Northern
21°Mar high
2wet days
96score
Hamad Town
·Questions

Riffa in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Riffa?

March scores 96/100 for Riffa, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Riffa in March?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 19°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Riffa in March?

Riffa receives about 23 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Riffa in March?

The sea averages 20°C in March, refreshing but swimmable.