March · Morocco
Best time to visit Ouarzazate in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ouarzazate in March
Average temperature 12°C, 18 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 45% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- Humidity
- 45%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Ouarzazate scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 18 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ouarzazate is the gateway to the southern Moroccan desert, with kasbahs, film studios and Atlas passes.
March in Ouarzazate — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
March averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 daylight hours.
A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Ouarzazate (4th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ouarzazate in March?
- In March, Ouarzazate averages 12°C, 18 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Ouarzazate?
- March earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ouarzazate in March?
- Expect about 18 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 45% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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