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Tangier in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Tangier in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Tangier in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
🌊
Fresh water
March could be a good time to visit Tangier, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +18°C, and there are typically 10 sunny days in March. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 70 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
70 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tangier has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Tangier in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +18°C with a maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +20°C.

Is Tangier warm or cold in March?

Tangier is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +18°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 Tangier:

Water temperature in Tangier in March

Water in Tangier in March is Fresh. It varies from +15°C to +18°C, with an average of +16°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +18°C.

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

The warmest water temperatures in Tangier are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +23°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +16°C.

Can you swim in Tangier in March?

Water temperature (+16°C) in Tangier 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 Tangier in March

Tangier weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+16°C+18°C+19°C
Min. temperature
+1°C+1°C+4°C
Max. temperature
+25°C+30°C+29°C
Rainfall
80 mm70 mm66 mm
Wind
4 m/s5 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+16°C+16°C+17°C
Humidity
77%76%74%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
8109
Cloudy days
9910
Rainy days
101010
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +18°C during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 80 mm to 70 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%. Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 4 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 8 to 10.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Tangier based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 25 mm, with a 10% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. Tangier is amazing in March with as little as 3 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:
Tangier wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 121 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Tangier?

This is the weather in Tangier in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+14°C
2 March
☀️
+14°C
3 March
☀️
+16°C
4 March
☀️
+16°C
5 March
☀️
+17°C
6 March
🌧️
+16°C
7 March
🌧️
+17°C
8 March
☁️
+19°C
9 March
☁️
+17°C
10 March
☁️
+18°C
11 March
☁️
+18°C
12 March
☁️
+19°C
13 March
☁️
+18°C
14 March
☀️
+18°C
15 March
☀️
+19°C
16 March
☀️
+20°C
17 March
☁️
+17°C
18 March
☁️
+16°C
19 March
☀️
+20°C
20 March
☀️
+19°C
21 March
☀️
+19°C
22 March
☀️
+20°C
23 March
☀️
+20°C
24 March
☀️
+18°C
25 March
☁️
+20°C
26 March
☁️
+20°C
27 March
☀️
+21°C
28 March
☀️
+20°C
29 March
☀️
+21°C
30 March
☀️
+20°C
31 March
☁️
+20°C
In March 2023 Tangier had 17 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+20°C) and the highest in 2017 (+23°C). The driest year was 2023 with only 267 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 1704 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tangier in March:

Is March a good time to visit Tangier?

It’s always a good time to visit Tangier, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Tangier in March?

March has mild temperatures in Tangier. 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 Tangier in March?

In general, you can swim in Tangier in March, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +16°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Tangier rainy in March?

Tangier is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Tangier in March?

The amount of sunny days in Tangier during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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Monthly weather in Tangier

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tangier, 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.