Your March weather guide
WarmWeather in Marrakech in March
March is a good time for Marrakech if you want warm afternoons rather than dependable heat from morning to night. Average daytime highs are around 22°C, but nights fall to around 7°C, so this is not a pack-only-summer-clothes trip. With about 6 rainy days, allow some flexibility rather than expecting an entirely dry stay. It suits travellers who prefer walking in comfortable warmth and do not mind putting a jacket on after sunset.
Long-term climate averages for Marrakesh, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Marrakech, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Marrakesh.
- Average daytime high
- 22.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 28°C
- Average night-time low
- 7.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +11.8°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.9h
- 58% of 11.8 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 39 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days over 25°C
- 30%
- 5% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 34.9°C
- 2005-03-31
- Record low 1991-2020
- -0.7°C
- 1995-03-01
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 36 min
- 2263 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 8th warmest month of the year in Marrakech and ranks 49th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Morocco it is 2nd of 2 (Morocco in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Marrakech is 11.8°C warmer by day and 3.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Marrakech peaks at 22.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 27.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 3 days top 25°C and 1 in 21 pass 30°C. Nights average 7.2°C; one night in ten drops to 3.7°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 34.9°C (2005-03-31) and the coldest night -0.7°C (1995-03-01).
Rain in March
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 39 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 1991 with 126 mm, the driest 2000 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 63%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:42 and sets about 19:40 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 41%.
Is March a good time to visit Marrakech?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Marrakech on our scoring are September, May, April; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Warm afternoons, chilly evenings
Plan your clothing around the change between daytime and evening, not just the afternoon high. A light top may feel comfortable during the warmer part of the day, while trousers, a jumper and a jacket make more sense once temperatures drop. Days reach 25°C around 30% of the time, so there is a reasonable chance of warmer weather, but it should not be the basis of your plans. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 3.7°C or lower, making a proper warm layer useful. If you are sensitive to heat, leave more energetic walking for the cooler parts of warmer days.
Useful sunshine, with room for rain
March brings about 6.9 hours of sunshine within 11.8 hours of daylight, giving you a useful window for spending time outdoors without promising clear skies throughout. Keep your plans flexible enough to move outdoor time into brighter spells, and pack sunglasses and sun protection alongside a light waterproof. About 6 days have measurable rain, so a shower need not define the trip, but assuming every day will be dry would be optimistic. The main advantage is the balance: warmth for being outside, without consistently hot afternoons. The catch is that sunshine, cloud and cool evenings call for a more adaptable wardrobe than a summer trip.
A little perspective
Marrakech through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.6°C | 3.2°C | 6.2 | 33 | 5 | 0% |
| February | 19.4°C | 4.7°C | 6.6 | 30 | 6 | 8% |
| MarchSelected | 22.3°C | 7.2°C | 6.9 | 39 | 6 | 30% |
| Aprilbest | 24.2°C | 9.7°C | 7.6 | 34 | 5 | 45% |
| Maybest | 27.9°C | 12.6°C | 8.4 | 16 | 4 | 68% |
| June | 32.1°C | 15.8°C | 11.0 | 7 | 3 | 96% |
| July | 36.1°C | 18.5°C | 11.7 | 4 | 1 | 100% |
| August | 35.8°C | 19.0°C | 10.6 | 7 | 3 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 31.1°C | 16.5°C | 8.4 | 12 | 3 | 94% |
| October | 27.1°C | 12.9°C | 6.6 | 23 | 4 | 67% |
| November | 21.8°C | 7.8°C | 6.4 | 35 | 5 | 25% |
| December | 18.8°C | 4.7°C | 6.2 | 26 | 5 | 2% |
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
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A little more detail
Marrakech in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Marrakech hot in March?
Marrakech is warm in March: the average daytime high is 22.3°C and nights average 7.2°C. Roughly 1 in 3 March days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Marrakech in March?
Marrakech sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 39 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 1991 (126 mm) and the driest was 2000 (1 mm).
How sunny is Marrakech in March?
Marrakech gets around 6.9 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.8 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Marrakech compare with the UK in March?
Marrakech is on average 11.8°C warmer than London by day in March (22.3°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Marrakech?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Marrakech reached 34.9°C on 2005-03-31, and the coldest night dropped to -0.7°C on 1995-03-01.
How much warmer is Marrakech than London in March?
Marrakech's average daytime high is 22.3°C, compared with 10.5°C in London - a difference of 11.8°C. That is a substantial step up in daytime warmth, though Marrakech's average night low of 7.2°C still calls for warm clothing after dark.
Is Marrakech likely to be very hot in March?
Very hot weather is possible, but it is not the usual March experience. Only 5% of days reach 30°C, while the average daytime high is 22.3°C. Choose March for generally warm afternoons rather than a reliable spell of strong heat.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Marrakesh. 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