Weather in Saranda in March

How March compares

March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Saranda and ranks 96th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Albania it is 1st of 2 (Albania in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Saranda is 4.7°C warmer by day and 3.3°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in March

The typical March day in Saranda peaks at 15.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 18.8°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 6.6°C; one night in ten drops to 3.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 23.2°C (2001-03-25) and the coldest night -2.4°C (1993-03-07).

Rain in March

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 12 days with 1 mm or more, 143 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2018 with 297 mm, the driest 1994 with 8 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sea temperature in March

The sea averages 14.5°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.8°C to 15.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:51 and sets about 17:46 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 53%.

Is March a good time to visit Saranda?

March is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Saranda on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Comfortable for walking, cool once the sun goes

The daytime temperature is better suited to walking than lying out in swimwear. A light jumper may be enough during a brighter, sheltered spell, but carry a jacket rather than assuming the warmth will last. The warmest days reach around 19°C or more, which can make an afternoon outdoors pleasant without strong summer heat. Evenings are a different proposition: average lows are cool, and the coldest nights fall to around 4°C or below. Pack long trousers, closed shoes and a warmer layer for after dark. This is a reasonable choice if you dislike heat, but not if you want to travel with only summer clothes.

Plan around showers, not swimming

Rain is a meaningful catch in March, so leave room to move outdoor plans around the forecast. A waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet pavements will be more useful than relying on an umbrella alone. There are about 5.5 hours of sunshine within 11.7 hours of daylight, leaving scope for time outside without promising clear skies throughout the day. The sea averages 14.5°C and is cold rather than merely refreshing, so treat the coast as somewhere to spend time beside the water, not somewhere to expect comfortable swimming. If warm water and dependable beach time matter most, March is a poor fit; June, July and August are stronger months to consider.