Your March weather guide
MildWeather in Hammamet in March
Hammamet in March suits a mild-weather break, not a hot beach holiday. Average daytime highs are around 18°C, nights fall to around 11°C, and the sea is cold at 14.7°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is warmer afternoons and time outdoors without strong heat. The catch is that rain remains possible and evenings need layers. Go for walking and relaxing outside when conditions allow, rather than dependable sunbathing or comfortable sea swimming.
Long-term climate averages for Hammamet, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Hammamet, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Hammamet.
- Average daytime high
- 17.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 21°C
- Average night-time low
- 10.8°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 8°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.1°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 14.7°C
- year to year: 14°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.4h
- 55% of 11.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 44 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 30.8°C
- 2001-03-24
- Record low 1991-2020
- 5.1°C
- 2005-03-09
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 6 min
- 1851 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 Hammamet and ranks 68th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Tunisia it is 3rd of 3 (Tunisia in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Hammamet is 7.1°C warmer by day and 7.5°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Hammamet peaks at 17.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.2°C or more. Roughly 1 in 83 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 10.8°C; one night in ten drops to 8.3°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 30.8°C (2001-03-24) and the coldest night 5.1°C (2005-03-09).
Rain in March
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 44 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2007 with 125 mm, the driest 1994 with 6 mm. Humidity averages 73%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 14.7°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.1°C to 15.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:28 and sets about 18:25 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 45%.
Is March a good time to visit Hammamet?
March is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Hammamet on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Pleasant afternoons, but keep a layer handy
March is better suited to being active outdoors than lying still in beachwear. The warmest 10% of days reach 21.2°C or more, so a warmer afternoon is possible, but it should not shape your whole packing list. Days reaching 25°C account for just 1%, making proper holiday heat unlikely. Plan outdoor time for the warmer part of the day and carry a light jacket rather than assuming short sleeves will always be enough. After sunset, trousers and a jumper are sensible: the coldest 10% of nights fall to 8.3°C or lower. This suits travellers who prefer mild conditions to heat.
Some sunshine, some rain, and a cold sea
There is scope for time outside, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine within 11.7 hours of daylight, but do not read that as a promise of clear skies throughout your stay. About 7 days have measurable rain, so flexible plans and a light waterproof make more sense than a schedule built entirely around dry weather. The sea is the bigger drawback for a beach-focused trip: at 14.7°C, it is cold rather than merely refreshing. Walking by the water is a more realistic focus than leisurely swimming. If comfortable sea bathing is essential to your holiday, March is not a good fit.
A little perspective
Hammamet 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 | 15.2°C | 9.8°C | 15.7°C | 5.1 | 39 | 7 | 0% |
| February | 15.4°C | 9.4°C | 14.6°C | 5.8 | 38 | 7 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 17.6°C | 10.8°C | 14.7°C | 6.4 | 44 | 7 | 1% |
| April | 19.8°C | 12.8°C | 15.9°C | 7.2 | 37 | 7 | 2% |
| May | 23.5°C | 15.7°C | 18.5°C | 8.7 | 21 | 4 | 26% |
| Junebest | 27.8°C | 19.2°C | 22.0°C | 11.0 | 10 | 2 | 88% |
| Julybest | 30.9°C | 22.0°C | 25.2°C | 12.9 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Augustbest | 31.4°C | 23.0°C | 26.7°C | 11.4 | 9 | 2 | 100% |
| September | 28.0°C | 21.4°C | 26.0°C | 7.7 | 44 | 6 | 90% |
| October | 24.4°C | 18.6°C | 23.8°C | 6.1 | 55 | 7 | 42% |
| November | 19.9°C | 14.5°C | 21.0°C | 5.4 | 43 | 7 | 2% |
| December | 16.4°C | 11.3°C | 18.1°C | 5.1 | 40 | 7 | 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
Hammamet in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Hammamet hot in March?
Hammamet is mild in March: the average daytime high is 17.6°C and nights average 10.8°C. Roughly 1 in 83 March days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Hammamet in March?
The sea around Hammamet averages 14.7°C in March, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 14°C to 15°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Hammamet in March?
Hammamet sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 44 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2007 (125 mm) and the driest was 1994 (6 mm).
How sunny is Hammamet in March?
Hammamet gets around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Hammamet compare with the UK in March?
Hammamet is on average 7.1°C warmer than London by day in March (17.6°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Hammamet?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Hammamet reached 30.8°C on 2001-03-24, and the coldest night dropped to 5.1°C on 2005-03-09.
How much warmer is Hammamet than London in March?
Hammamet's average daytime high is 17.6°C, compared with 10.5°C in London - a difference of 7.1°C. That makes it a reasonable choice for milder afternoons, but it is still a layers-and-jacket trip rather than a reliable taste of summer.
Is March a good choice if I want hot weather?
Not really. March is mild, with very few days reaching 25°C and a cold sea. If heat is your priority, consider June, July or August instead: these are Hammamet's best-rated months overall. March makes more sense if you prefer gentler temperatures.
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 Hammamet. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.9 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