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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 94/100

El Ouatia in March

Excellent · 94/100Beach 46/100
High / low21° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation12 mm3 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
28.50° N, 11.33° WElevation 33 mUTC+0 · Western European Standard Time
When to goEl Ouatia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec94March
Best timeApr · Jul–Aug
March: high / low21° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, El Ouatia averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 15° — mild weather by day. Expect around 12 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 23%.

Days are 1° warmer than in February on average, and April brings little change. The sea averages 17°, bracing but swimmable.

March scores 94/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for El Ouatia. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 18:54 local time, giving 11 h 58 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 51 minutes over the month.

Why 94/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%81%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 46/100 (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 El Ouatia this month

Tan-Tan
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Tan-Tan

Guelmim-Oued Noun · 23 km E
24°Mar high
4wet days
91score
Tan-Tan
ivTop of the table

Morocco's best in March

Where to go in March
Zagora
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1

Zagora

Drâa-Tafilalet
25°Mar high
1wet day
98score
Zagora
Bouarfa
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2

Bouarfa

Oriental
20°Mar high
4wet days
92score
Bouarfa
Tan-Tan
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3

Tan-Tan

Guelmim-Oued Noun
24°Mar high
4wet days
91score
Tan-Tan
Tarfaya
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4

Tarfaya

Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra
23°Mar high
4wet days
91score
Tarfaya
·Questions

El Ouatia in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit El Ouatia?

March scores 94/100 for El Ouatia, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is El Ouatia in March?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 15°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in El Ouatia in March?

El Ouatia receives about 12 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 3 days.

Can you swim in El Ouatia in March?

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