Monthly climate guide

Fes in March

March in Fes is early spring, a shoulder-season month, so you can get a bit of variety across the month. The month is mostly mild for steady exploring, with a marked step-down after sunset. The daylight window is balanced for full days without endless late evenings. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

March in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Fes.

Hottest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#9 / 12

Sits around the middle of the year.

Wettest (avg)
WETTEST
#1 / 12

The wettest month of the year.

Daylight Hours
IN-BETWEEN
#7 / 12

Around the yearly average.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#2 / 12

Among the windier months.

Highest UV
UV
#7 / 12

Near the middle of the yearly UV range.

Most Humid
HUMID
#4 / 12

Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for March.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

12 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
7
Typical sun hours
06:28 - 18:27

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
11 days
Cloud cover (avg)
47%
Snowfall

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

69%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through March in Fes. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.

Primary control

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

Day 15 selected

Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

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Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range

Day 15 selected for March. Temperature 20.1°C.

Historical disruption baseline

Typical disruptions in March

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in March.

Cold High impact

Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 37% of days (11.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

11.5 days / month

Share of days
~37% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~11 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Rain High impact

Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 14% of days (4.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.4 days / month

Share of days
~14% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~25mm (P95)
Why this matters

Washout conditions are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 5% of days (1.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.5 days / month

Share of days
~5% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~87km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Strong gusts are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Wind High impact

Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.9 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~90km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Moderate

Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 14% of days (4.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.4 days / month

Share of days
~14% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~25mm (P95)
Why this matters

Rain disruption risk appears on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

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Rain High impact

Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.1 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.1 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~21mm (P95)
Why this matters

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.3 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~41mm (P95)
Why this matters

Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Severe gusts Measures: Severe gust days (>=80 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~103km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Severe gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Moderate

Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.1 days / month

Share of days
~7% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~28mm (P95)
Why this matters

Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain Minor

Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 43% of days (13.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

13.3 days / month

Share of days
~43% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~17mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~13 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cloud Minor

Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 41% of days (12.6 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

12.6 days / month

Share of days
~41% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~13 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 33% of days (10.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

10.2 days / month

Share of days
~33% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~10 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 25% of days (7.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

7.9 days / month

Share of days
~25% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~73km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~8 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 25% of days (7.6 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

7.6 days / month

Share of days
~25% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~23h (P95)
Why this matters

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~8 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Humidity Minor

High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 20% of days (6.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

6.2 days / month

Share of days
~20% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~92% (P95)
Why this matters

High humidity is possible on ~6 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 19% of days (5.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

5.7 days / month

Share of days
~19% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~6 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cold Minor

Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 14% of days (4.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.3 days / month

Share of days
~14% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold nights are possible on ~4 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Cloud Minor

Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 4% of days (1.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.4 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Heat Minor

Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.3 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~32°C (P95)
Why this matters

Hot days are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Visibility Minor

Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.3 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~96% (P95)
Why this matters

Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Other Minor

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.3 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~96 (P95)
Why this matters

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

Is March a good time to visit Fes?

Typical March days in Fes reach highs of 20°C (68°F) with nights around 8°C (46°F). It usually feels mild by day and cold after dark. It is among the wetter months, so it is wise to have some indoor backup plans or flexible activities.

What are temperatures like in March?

Daytime temperatures in March typically peak near 20°C (68°F), while nights drop to around 8°C (46°F). Expect mild afternoons and cold evenings.

How much does it rain in March?

Rainfall in March averages 65 mm (2.6 in) across roughly 11 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.

How many hours of daylight are there in March?

You can expect about 12 hours of daylight in March. Sunrise is typically around 06:28 and sunset near 18:27. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.

How strong is the sun in March?

UV levels are often high (around 7). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.

Is it windy in March?

In March, average wind speeds are around 8 km/h (5 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 53 km/h (33 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.

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