Your March weather guide
CoolWeather in Budva in March
Budva in March suits a cool-weather coastal break, not a beach holiday. Daytime highs average 14°C, the sea is cold at 13.7°C, and about 12 rainy days mean you need flexible plans. For a UK traveller, the appeal is milder afternoons rather than dependable warmth. Go if you are happy walking in layers and taking breaks indoors when rain arrives; choose a warmer month if swimming and long outdoor evenings matter most.
Long-term climate averages for Budva, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Budva, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Budva.
- Average daytime high
- 14.0°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 18°C
- Average night-time low
- 7.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +3.5°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 13.7°C
- year to year: 13°C to 14°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.2h
- 44% of 11.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 12
- 193 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 22.9°C
- 1991-03-25
- Record low 1991-2020
- -4.2°C
- 1996-03-03
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 54 min
- 1745 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How March compares
March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Budva and ranks 111th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Budva is 3.5°C warmer by day and 4.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Budva peaks at 14.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 17.7°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 7.6°C; one night in ten drops to 4.1°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 22.9°C (1991-03-25) and the coldest night -4.2°C (1996-03-03).
Rain in March
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 12 days with 1 mm or more, 193 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2018 with 633 mm, the driest 2003 with 8 mm. Humidity averages 73%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 13.7°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.1°C to 14.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.6°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:56 and sets about 17:51 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 56%.
Is March a good time to visit Budva?
March is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Budva on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Milder than London, but keep your coat
Budva's average March daytime high is 3.5°C above London's, so the difference is useful rather than dramatic. A mild afternoon can be comfortable for walking, but this is not reliable T-shirt weather. Nights average around 8°C, with the coldest dropping to about 4°C or lower, so pack a warm layer for evenings rather than relying on a light top. The warmer days reach around 18°C or more, giving you scope to sit outside when conditions suit. Think of March as a chance to spend time by the coast without summer heat, provided you are comfortable dressing for changing temperatures.
Plan around rain, not around swimming
Rain is the main catch, and a waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet ground are sensible packing choices. Leave outdoor plans flexible rather than depending on a dry spell at a particular time. There is still some sunshine: about 5.2 hours a day on average, within 11.7 hours of daylight, but that does not promise a consistently bright holiday. The sea is firmly cold, so treat time beside the water as a walking or sitting opportunity rather than a swimming plan. March works best if you can enjoy the coast in cool conditions and do not mind heading indoors when the weather turns.
A little perspective
Budva through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5°C | 5.2°C | 14.2°C | 4.0 | 191 | 12 | 0% |
| February | 11.4°C | 5.4°C | 13.6°C | 4.5 | 205 | 12 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 14.0°C | 7.6°C | 13.7°C | 5.2 | 193 | 12 | 0% |
| April | 17.4°C | 10.8°C | 15.2°C | 6.0 | 162 | 12 | 1% |
| May | 21.9°C | 15.3°C | 18.9°C | 7.2 | 117 | 10 | 18% |
| Junebest | 26.1°C | 19.6°C | 22.8°C | 9.7 | 73 | 8 | 64% |
| Julybest | 28.9°C | 22.3°C | 24.9°C | 11.6 | 49 | 6 | 91% |
| Augustbest | 29.4°C | 23.0°C | 25.6°C | 10.6 | 67 | 6 | 93% |
| September | 24.5°C | 18.8°C | 23.6°C | 7.3 | 211 | 10 | 44% |
| October | 20.3°C | 15.0°C | 21.1°C | 5.4 | 248 | 11 | 4% |
| November | 15.8°C | 10.9°C | 18.7°C | 3.8 | 323 | 14 | 0% |
| December | 11.7°C | 6.8°C | 16.0°C | 3.8 | 269 | 14 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Budva in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Budva hot in March?
Budva is cool in March: the average daytime high is 14.0°C and nights average 7.6°C. Days over 25°C are rare in March.
Can you swim in the sea in Budva in March?
The sea around Budva averages 13.7°C in March, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 13°C to 14°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Budva in March?
Budva sees about 12 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 193 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (633 mm) and the driest was 2003 (8 mm).
How sunny is Budva in March?
Budva gets around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Budva compare with the UK in March?
Budva is on average 3.5°C warmer than London by day in March (14.0°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Budva?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Budva reached 22.9°C on 1991-03-25, and the coldest night dropped to -4.2°C on 1996-03-03.
Is March a good time for a warm-weather holiday in Budva?
Not if warmth is the main reason for going. March is cool, with average daytime highs of 14°C and chilly evenings. June, July and August are better choices for Budva's warmer holiday weather.
Can I swim in the sea in March?
The sea averages 13.7°C, which is cold rather than merely bracing. It is not a comfortable swimming month for most holidaymakers. If relaxed sea swims are central to your trip, March is a poor fit.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 54 min, making this a short-haul option. That relatively short journey is useful for a break, but it does not bring dependable March warmth or dry weather.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Budva. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 1.8 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C