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

Derna in March

Excellent · 89/100Beach 32/100
High / low20° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation26 mm5 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
32.77° N, 22.64° EElevation 9 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
When to goDerna · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89March
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
March: high / low20° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Derna averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 26 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 22%.

Days are 2.4° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 3.5°. 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 Derna.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:41 and sets at 18:37 local time, giving 11 h 56 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 61 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 Derna this month

Al Qubbah
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Al Qubbah

Darnah · 37 km W
16°Mar high
5wet days
79score
Al Qubbah
Umm ar Rizam
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Umm ar Rizam

Darnah · 43 km SE
20°Mar high
5wet days
89score
Umm ar Rizam
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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2

Sabha

Sabha District
25°Mar high
1wet day
98score
Sabha
Murzuk
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3

Murzuk

Murzuq District
25°Mar high
1wet day
98score
Murzuk
Tripoli
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4

Tripoli

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

Derna in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Derna?

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

How warm is Derna in March?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 11°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Derna in March?

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

Can you swim in Derna in March?

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