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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 89/100

Benghazi in March

Excellent · 89/100Beach 32/100
High / low20° / 13°daily averages
Precipitation26 mm5 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
32.11° N, 20.07° EElevation 3 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
When to goBenghazi · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89March
Best timeMar–May
March: high / low20° / 13°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Benghazi averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 13° — mild weather by day. Expect around 26 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 21%.

Days are 2.6° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 2.7°. The sea averages 17°, too cold for most swimmers.

March scores 89/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Benghazi.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:51 and sets at 18:48 local time, giving 11 h 57 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 59 minutes over the month.

Why 89/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%66%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 32/100 (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 Benghazi this month

Suluq
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Suluq

Banghazi · 53 km S
21°Mar high
4wet days
92score
Suluq
ivTop of the table

Libya's best in March

Where to go in March
Ubari
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1

Ubari

Wadi al Hayat
25°Mar high
0wet days
99score
Ubari
Sabha
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Sabha

Sabha District
25°Mar high
1wet day
98score
Sabha
Murzuk
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Murzuk

Murzuq District
25°Mar high
1wet day
98score
Murzuk
Tripoli
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Tripoli

Tripoli
19°Mar high
3wet days
94score
Tripoli
·Questions

Benghazi in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Benghazi?

March scores 89/100 for Benghazi, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 20°C with 5 wet days.

How warm is Benghazi in March?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 13°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Benghazi in March?

Benghazi receives about 26 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 5 days.

Can you swim in Benghazi in March?

The sea averages 17°C in March, cold for most swimmers.