Al Ghāţ Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Al Ghāţ

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
19.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
9 mm
Avg Humidity
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32%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-5.4°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Al Ghāţ March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Al Ghāţ, with average highs near 27.4°C and lows around 12°C (mean 19.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 32% relative humidity across the period.

Al Ghāţ March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Al Ghāţ. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Al Ghāţ was 2018 — when the month averaged 23.1°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 16°C. Typical March days reach 27.4°C with nights near 12°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.6°C→20.4°C+1.8°C
Max Temp26.1°C→28.2°C+2.1°C
Min Temp11.2°C→12.7°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–18.0°C6 yr (13%)
18.0°C–20.0°C21 yr (47%)
20.0°C–22.0°C15 yr (33%)
22.0°C–24.0°C3 yr (7%)

Al Ghāţ March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Al Ghāţ, averaging 9 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1981 with 57 mm, while the driest were 2020, 2021 and 2022, among others at 0 mm.

Al Ghāţ March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Al Ghāţ during March averages 32%. The most humid March was 1981 at 45%, and the least humid was 2008 at 15%.

Al Ghāţ March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 5.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Al Ghāţ. The sunniest Marchs were 2004, 2006 and 2008 at 6.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1984, 1987 and 1992 at 5.4.

Al Ghāţ March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Al Ghāţ during March is 3.3 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 2000, 2009 and 2021, among others at 3.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2002 at 2.7 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Al Ghāţ

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How March Ranks in Al Ghāţ

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌧️3rd wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Al Ghāţ Weather by Month

Al Ghāţ March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.1°C18.4°C20.4°C20.6°C20.3°C+1.2°C
Avg High26.6°C25.8°C28.4°C28.3°C28.1°C+1.5°C
Avg Low11.5°C10.9°C12.4°C12.9°C12.6°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain22 mm9 mm2 mm2 mm10 mm-11 mm

Extreme March Records in Al Ghāţ

🔥Warmest March38.2°C2018
🧊Coldest March0.6°C1985
🌧️Wettest March57 mm1981
🏜️Driest March0 mm1988
🌬️Windiest March3.6 m/s1983

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Al Ghāţ have risen by about 1.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 0.6°C (1985) to a record high of 38.2°C (2018).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 9 mm, with a wettest year of 57 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Al Ghāţ?

One of the best times to visit Al Ghāţ

March is one of the best times to visit Al Ghāţ. Expect days averaging 27.4°C and nights around 12°C (mean 19.7°C) — cooler than Al Ghāţ's yearly average — with low rainfall (9 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Al Ghāţ's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Al Ghāţ Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Al Ghāţ, with average highs near 27.4°C and lows around 12°C (mean 19.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 32% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 9 mm of rainfall in Al Ghāţ, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 57 mm (1981), and the driest just 0 mm (1988). Humidity sits around 32% and average wind speed is 3.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.1°C to 28.2°C and overnight lows from 11.2°C to 12.7°C over the same span.
March Weather in Al Ghāţ, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202526.7°C19.4°C12.1°C35.1°C4.0°C27 mm42%3.1 m/s5.9
202427.0°C19.6°C12.3°C33.2°C0.9°C25 mm40%3.5 m/s5.5
202327.7°C20.2°C12.8°C32.7°C8.3°C11 mm42%3.3 m/s5.8
202228.8°C20.7°C12.6°C37.8°C2.7°C0 mm21%3.4 m/s6
202130.8°C22.3°C13.9°C38.2°C7.5°C0 mm25%3.6 m/s6.2
202027.7°C19.8°C12.0°C33.1°C6.2°C0 mm26%3 m/s6.2
201925.7°C17.9°C10.1°C33.6°C4.2°C0 mm28%3.3 m/s6.2
2018 🔥31.6°C23.1°C14.6°C38.2°C10.7°C0 mm24%3 m/s6.2
201727.4°C20.3°C13.3°C33.4°C9.1°C2 mm37%3.5 m/s5.5
201629.0°C21.7°C14.3°C37.5°C8.3°C3 mm32%3.4 m/s5.9
201529.3°C21.8°C14.4°C38.0°C9.1°C2 mm32%3.2 m/s5.9
201428.5°C21.3°C14.1°C34.0°C5.8°C6 mm31%3.4 m/s6
201329.4°C21.4°C13.5°C34.2°C4.4°C1 mm26%3.3 m/s6.2
201225.9°C17.9°C10.0°C35.0°C1.7°C1 mm25%3.4 m/s5.9
201125.9°C18.7°C11.5°C34.7°C4.7°C2 mm29%3.2 m/s5.9
201030.4°C21.9°C13.3°C37.3°C8.8°C0 mm19%2.9 m/s6.4
200927.6°C19.9°C12.2°C34.9°C6.9°C0 mm25%3.6 m/s6.1
200831.6°C22.6°C13.6°C37.3°C5.9°C0 mm15%3.1 m/s6.5
200728.3°C20.2°C12.1°C34.5°C6.7°C1 mm25%3.2 m/s6.2
200628.6°C20.4°C12.2°C33.2°C7.7°C2 mm25%3.2 m/s6.5
200527.7°C20.4°C13.2°C36.0°C8.1°C6 mm36%3.4 m/s5.9
200429.5°C21.0°C12.5°C35.2°C6.5°C0 mm22%3.1 m/s6.5
200328.3°C19.8°C11.4°C34.5°C3.3°C0 mm24%3.4 m/s6.2
200227.1°C19.6°C12.2°C33.7°C7.8°C7 mm35%2.7 m/s5.9
200128.6°C21.3°C14.0°C34.0°C9.7°C6 mm35%2.9 m/s6
200027.1°C18.8°C10.5°C36.5°C3.3°C0 mm20%3.6 m/s6.3
199927.1°C19.1°C11.1°C35.3°C5.7°C2 mm29%3.3 m/s6.1
199824.9°C18.3°C11.6°C37.5°C5.0°C12 mm44%3.5 m/s5.6
199724.3°C17.1°C9.8°C30.8°C4.3°C8 mm35%3 m/s6.3
199625.9°C18.6°C11.2°C31.2°C6.8°C12 mm37%3 m/s5.9
199525.9°C18.5°C11.1°C31.8°C6.3°C24 mm41%3.1 m/s5.7
199426.4°C18.9°C11.4°C34.5°C5.8°C4 mm29%3.3 m/s6.2
199326.3°C18.6°C11.0°C33.0°C3.2°C20 mm34%3.1 m/s5.9
199223.7°C16.5°C9.2°C33.0°C2.5°C1 mm35%3.2 m/s5.4
199126.5°C18.8°C11.2°C36.1°C5.1°C6 mm37%3 m/s5.9
199026.8°C19.2°C11.6°C33.5°C4.5°C1 mm28%3.3 m/s6
198926.9°C19.6°C12.3°C34.7°C4.0°C2 mm30%3.2 m/s5.5
198828.7°C20.9°C13.1°C36.6°C6.6°C0 mm26%3.5 m/s5.5
198726.2°C18.4°C10.7°C31.9°C6.1°C29 mm42%3.3 m/s5.4
198627.3°C19.6°C11.9°C35.5°C7.3°C15 mm38%3.2 m/s5.8
198527.5°C19.5°C11.5°C37.1°C0.6°C11 mm31%3.6 m/s5.5
198428.2°C20.8°C13.5°C33.7°C7.6°C35 mm43%3.6 m/s5.4
1983 ❄️23.6°C16.0°C8.4°C29.8°C1.8°C21 mm40%3.6 m/s—
198224.4°C17.4°C10.3°C30.0°C4.5°C25 mm43%3.5 m/s—
1981 🌧️26.6°C19.4°C12.1°C32.7°C5.6°C57 mm45%2.9 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Al Ghāţ March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Al Ghāţ in March?▼

The average high in March is around 27.4°C with lows near 12°C (mean 19.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Al Ghāţ in March?▼

March averages 9 mm of rainfall in Al Ghāţ, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 57 mm in 1981.

What was the hottest March on record in Al Ghāţ?▼

The hottest March reached 38.2°C in 2018. The coldest dipped to 0.6°C in 1985.

Has March in Al Ghāţ gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.1°C to 28.2°C and overnight lows from 11.2°C to 12.7°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Al Ghāţ?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Al Ghāţ and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 27.4°C daytime highs and 12°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Al Ghāţ?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Al Ghāţ, averaging 19.7°C.

What should I pack for Al Ghāţ in March?▼

For March in Al Ghāţ, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.4°C and lows of 12°C.

Is Al Ghāţ humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 32% — relatively dry.

How windy is Al Ghāţ in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 3.3 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 3.6 m/s (1983).

Which March had the most rainfall in Al Ghāţ?▼

The wettest March on record was 1981 with 57 mm. On average, March sees 9 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Al Ghāţ behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.