Marrakech weather in March
Marrakech in March averages 17°C (63°F), 36 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Marrakech, March is the fifth coldest, the wettest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 17°C (63°F)
11–24°C · 51–75°F
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.1 h
hours per day
What is Marrakech like in March?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Marrakech in March?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.1 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 11°C (51°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Marrakech is 2.9°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages 14°C (58°F).
March in Marrakech is 1.9°C cooler than April and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (67°F).
Daylight in Marrakech in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 59 minutes in Marrakech, rising about 06:41 and setting about 18:40 local time.
March ends 58 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 13 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Marrakech
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Marrakech
What to read before you book.
Marrakech weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
March is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 26 mm |
| February | 14°C / 58°F | 27 mm |
| March | 17°C / 63°F | 36 mm |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 28 mm |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 9 mm |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 3 mm |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 1 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 3 mm |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 14 mm |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 19 mm |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 29 mm |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 25 mm |
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FAQs about Marrakech in March
March climate averages for Marrakech, 1991–2020.
Marrakech averages 17°C (63°F) in March, ranging from about 11°C (51°F) at night to 24°C (75°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. March sees only about 36 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. March averages 17°C (63°F) against 19°C (67°F) in April — 1.9°C cooler.
March is 2.9°C warmer than February, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to July; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 8.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 59 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 14 hours 12 minutes in June and 10 hours 6 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 06:41 and sunset about 18:40 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 58 minutes longer than it starts.
