Az Zulfī Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Az Zulfī

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
19.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
8 mm
Avg Humidity
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33%
Avg Wind
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3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.5°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Az Zulfī March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Az Zulfī, with average highs near 26.8°C and lows around 11.7°C (mean 19.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 8 mm of rainfall and 33% relative humidity across the period.

Az Zulfī March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Az Zulfī. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Az Zulfī was 2018 — when the month averaged 23°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 15.6°C. Typical March days reach 26.8°C with nights near 11.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.0°C→19.9°C+1.9°C
Max Temp25.4°C→27.4°C+2°C
Min Temp10.7°C→12.3°C+1.6°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

15.0°C–17.0°C4 yr (9%)
17.0°C–19.0°C15 yr (33%)
19.0°C–21.0°C18 yr (40%)
21.0°C–23.0°C8 yr (18%)

Az Zulfī March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Az Zulfī, averaging 8 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1981 with 58 mm, while the driest were 2019, 2021 and 2022, among others at 0 mm.

Az Zulfī March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Az Zulfī during March averages 33%. The most humid March was 1981 at 46%, and the least humid was 2008 at 15%.

Az Zulfī March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 5.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Az Zulfī. 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.

Az Zulfī March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Az Zulfī during March is 3.2 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 2009, 2017 and 2021, among others at 3.5 m/s, while the calmest was 2002 at 2.7 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Az Zulfī

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Cool
Morning
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Warm
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How March Ranks in Az Zulfī

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Az Zulfī Weather by Month

Az Zulfī March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.6°C17.9°C20.0°C20.2°C19.8°C+1.2°C
Avg High26.0°C25.2°C27.9°C27.8°C27.4°C+1.4°C
Avg Low11.2°C10.5°C12.1°C12.6°C12.2°C+1°C
Avg Rain20 mm9 mm2 mm2 mm9 mm-11 mm

Extreme March Records in Az Zulfī

🔥Warmest March38.4°C2018
🧊Coldest March-0.7°C1985
🌧️Wettest March58 mm1981
🏜️Driest March0 mm1988
🌬️Windiest March3.5 m/s1983

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Az Zulfī have risen by about 1.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -0.7°C (1985) to a record high of 38.4°C (2018).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 8 mm, with a wettest year of 58 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Az Zulfī?

One of the best times to visit Az Zulfī

March is one of the best times to visit Az Zulfī. Expect days averaging 26.8°C and nights around 11.7°C (mean 19.3°C) — cooler than Az Zulfī's yearly average — with low rainfall (8 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Az Zulfī'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 →

Az Zulfī Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Az Zulfī, with average highs near 26.8°C and lows around 11.7°C (mean 19.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 8 mm of rainfall and 33% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 8 mm of rainfall in Az Zulfī, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 58 mm (1981), and the driest just 0 mm (1988). Humidity sits around 33% and average wind speed is 3.2 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 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.4°C to 27.4°C and overnight lows from 10.7°C to 12.3°C over the same span.
March Weather in Az Zulfī, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202526.1°C18.9°C11.7°C35.1°C3.5°C21 mm44%3.1 m/s5.9
202426.2°C19.0°C11.8°C32.1°C0.5°C25 mm43%3.3 m/s5.5
202327.0°C19.8°C12.5°C32.6°C7.7°C8 mm44%3.2 m/s5.8
202228.0°C20.0°C12.1°C37.8°C1.8°C0 mm22%3.3 m/s6
202129.9°C21.7°C13.5°C37.6°C7.1°C0 mm27%3.5 m/s6.2
202027.3°C19.5°C11.7°C33.0°C6.5°C0 mm28%3 m/s6.2
201925.1°C17.4°C9.8°C33.7°C3.6°C0 mm29%3.3 m/s6.2
2018 🔥31.4°C23.0°C14.6°C38.4°C10.3°C0 mm24%3 m/s6.2
201727.0°C19.9°C12.8°C33.5°C7.9°C3 mm37%3.5 m/s5.5
201628.5°C21.1°C13.8°C37.2°C8.0°C3 mm34%3.3 m/s5.9
201528.7°C21.3°C14.0°C37.9°C8.3°C2 mm31%3.1 m/s5.9
201428.2°C21.0°C13.9°C33.6°C5.5°C10 mm33%3.4 m/s6
201328.8°C20.9°C13.0°C33.8°C3.1°C4 mm27%3.3 m/s6.2
201225.3°C17.4°C9.5°C35.0°C1.3°C1 mm26%3.3 m/s5.9
201125.4°C18.2°C11.1°C34.6°C4.7°C1 mm29%3.1 m/s5.9
201030.0°C21.7°C13.4°C37.4°C8.9°C0 mm19%2.8 m/s6.4
200927.2°C19.5°C11.9°C34.8°C6.3°C0 mm26%3.5 m/s6.1
200831.2°C22.5°C13.8°C37.2°C5.9°C0 mm15%3 m/s6.5
200727.6°C19.7°C11.8°C33.9°C6.0°C0 mm26%3.1 m/s6.2
200628.1°C20.0°C11.9°C33.3°C6.4°C2 mm25%3.2 m/s6.5
200526.8°C19.6°C12.5°C35.5°C7.4°C7 mm37%3.3 m/s5.9
200429.1°C20.6°C12.1°C34.6°C5.8°C0 mm24%3 m/s6.5
200327.4°C19.2°C11.1°C34.2°C2.6°C0 mm26%3.3 m/s6.2
200226.7°C19.3°C11.9°C33.5°C7.9°C7 mm36%2.7 m/s5.9
200128.4°C21.0°C13.6°C34.3°C9.4°C5 mm35%2.9 m/s6
200026.4°C18.1°C9.9°C36.4°C3.7°C0 mm21%3.4 m/s6.3
199926.7°C18.8°C10.9°C35.4°C5.9°C3 mm30%3.2 m/s6.1
199824.0°C17.6°C11.2°C37.4°C5.0°C10 mm46%3.4 m/s5.6
199723.8°C16.6°C9.3°C29.9°C4.7°C9 mm36%2.8 m/s6.3
199625.3°C18.0°C10.7°C30.0°C5.9°C9 mm39%2.9 m/s5.9
199525.4°C18.1°C10.8°C29.8°C5.6°C19 mm41%3 m/s5.7
199426.0°C18.6°C11.2°C33.8°C5.6°C4 mm29%3.2 m/s6.2
199325.8°C18.2°C10.7°C32.7°C3.0°C22 mm36%2.9 m/s5.9
199222.9°C15.8°C8.7°C33.1°C2.2°C2 mm36%3.1 m/s5.4
199126.0°C18.4°C10.9°C36.0°C5.0°C5 mm39%2.9 m/s5.9
199026.0°C18.5°C11.0°C32.4°C4.5°C2 mm29%3.2 m/s6
198926.6°C19.4°C12.2°C34.8°C4.0°C3 mm31%3.3 m/s5.5
198828.2°C20.5°C12.8°C36.4°C6.5°C0 mm26%3.5 m/s5.5
198725.4°C17.9°C10.4°C31.3°C5.7°C29 mm43%3.2 m/s5.4
198626.7°C19.2°C11.7°C35.2°C6.4°C15 mm39%3.1 m/s5.8
198525.9°C18.1°C10.2°C35.5°C-0.7°C11 mm37%3.3 m/s5.5
198427.7°C20.6°C13.4°C34.0°C7.9°C34 mm43%3.5 m/s5.4
1983 ❄️23.2°C15.6°C8.0°C29.4°C1.8°C16 mm41%3.5 m/s—
198223.8°C16.8°C9.9°C29.8°C4.5°C18 mm44%3.3 m/s—
1981 🌧️26.3°C19.1°C11.9°C32.3°C4.6°C58 mm46%2.8 m/s—

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

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Az Zulfī March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Az Zulfī in March?▼

The average high in March is around 26.8°C with lows near 11.7°C (mean 19.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Az Zulfī in March?▼

March averages 8 mm of rainfall in Az Zulfī, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 58 mm in 1981.

What was the hottest March on record in Az Zulfī?▼

The hottest March reached 38.4°C in 2018. The coldest dipped to -0.7°C in 1985.

Has March in Az Zulfī 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 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.4°C to 27.4°C and overnight lows from 10.7°C to 12.3°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Az Zulfī?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Az Zulfī and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 26.8°C daytime highs and 11.7°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Az Zulfī?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Az Zulfī, averaging 19.3°C.

What should I pack for Az Zulfī in March?▼

For March in Az Zulfī, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.8°C and lows of 11.7°C.

Is Az Zulfī humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 33% — relatively dry.

How windy is Az Zulfī in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 3.2 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 3.5 m/s (1983).

Which March had the most rainfall in Az Zulfī?▼

The wettest March on record was 1981 with 58 mm. On average, March sees 8 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 Az Zulfī 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.