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Rabat in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rabat in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rabat, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Rabat in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Fresh water
Planning a trip to Rabat in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 46 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rabat has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Rabat in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rabat for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +28°C during the day to a minimum of +8°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +21°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +23°C.

Is Rabat warm or cold in March?

Rabat is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +18°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Rabat:

Water temperature in Rabat in March

Water in Rabat in March is Fresh. It varies from +16°C to +19°C, with an average of +17°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +20°C.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Rabat are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +23°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +17°C.

Can you swim in Rabat in March?

Water temperature (+17°C) in Rabat in March might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Rabat in March

Rabat weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+18°C+20°C+21°C
Min. temperature
0°C+4°C+4°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+34°C+35°C
Rainfall
48 mm46 mm37 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+17°C+17°C+18°C
Humidity
80%78%76%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
797
Cloudy days
111112
Rainy days
101010
Snowy days
000

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +18°C to +20°C during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 48 mm to 46 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 7 to 9.

Next month (April) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Rabat in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Rabat is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Rabat based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 2 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Rabat is amazing in March with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rabat wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 30% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Rabat?

This is the weather in Rabat in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+17°C
2 March
☁️
+17°C
3 March
☁️
+18°C
4 March
☁️
+18°C
5 March
☁️
+19°C
6 March
☁️
+21°C
7 March
☁️
+21°C
8 March
☁️
+20°C
9 March
☁️
+22°C
10 March
☁️
+22°C
11 March
☀️
+21°C
12 March
☀️
+25°C
13 March
☁️
+21°C
14 March
☁️
+20°C
15 March
☀️
+22°C
16 March
☁️
+21°C
17 March
☁️
+19°C
18 March
☁️
+18°C
19 March
☁️
+20°C
20 March
☀️
+24°C
21 March
☀️
+22°C
22 March
☀️
+22°C
23 March
☀️
+23°C
24 March
☁️
+21°C
25 March
☀️
+22°C
26 March
☁️
+22°C
27 March
☀️
+23°C
28 March
☁️
+26°C
29 March
☀️
+28°C
30 March
🌫️
+27°C
31 March
☁️
+23°C
In March 2023 Rabat had 10 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Rabat climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Rabat in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+21°C) and the highest in 2023 (+24°C). The driest year was 2023 with only 151 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 787 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rabat in March:

Is March a good time to visit Rabat?

March is a really good time to go to Rabat. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Rabat.

Can you sunbathe in Rabat in March?

March has mild temperatures in Rabat. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Rabat in March?

In general, you can swim in Rabat in March, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +17°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Rabat rainy in March?

Rabat is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Rabat in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rabat in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Rabat

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rabat, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.