March · Morocco
Best time to visit Chefchaouen in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chefchaouen in March
Average temperature 12°C, 206 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 206 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Chefchaouen scores 6.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 206 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chefchaouen climbs the lower Rif mountains in northern Morocco, its medina painted in washes of blue around Plaza Uta el-Hammam.
March in Chefchaouen — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 206 mm, but with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Chefchaouen — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chefchaouen in March?
- In March, Chefchaouen averages 12°C, 206 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Chefchaouen?
- March earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chefchaouen in March?
- Expect about 206 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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