Early spring · Weather & things to do
Dead Sea in March
Dead Sea warms up: highs climb to 76°F (25°C), from 69°F in February, with lows of 53°F (12°C) and about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
At 95/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 76°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (23 mm)
- Humidity
- 58%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 95/100 · Great
What March feels like
Warm afternoons near 76°F (25°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 53°F (12°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
Plan around March
March is one of Dead Sea's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 76°F, up from 69°F in February.
- Comfort holds steady from February (93 → 95/100).
- March sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clothes76°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 53°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Dead Sea in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Panorama Dead Sea Complex
Cliff-top viewpoint and small museum above the Dead Sea.
Why now March scores 95/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Mount Nebo
Hilltop where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land, with Byzantine mosaics.
Amman Beach
Public beach complex with pools, showers and Dead Sea access at day-pass prices.
Why now Highs near 76°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Madaba Mosaic Map
6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land on the floor of St. George's Church.
Wadi Mujib Siq Trail
Wade and scramble up a sandstone gorge to a waterfall in the Mujib reserve.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in March
- Amman in March~25 mi · highs 65°F, 1.3 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Petra & Wadi Musa in March~96 mi · highs 67°F, 0.7 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in March~148 mi · highs 72°F, 0.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Cairo & Giza in March~283 mi · highs 78°F, 0.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~185 m to Dead Sea's ~0 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Dead Sea in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Dead Sea?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 95/100. Expect highs of 76°F (25°C) and 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain. March is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
How hot is Dead Sea in March?
Average highs are 76°F (25°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Dead Sea in March?
Not much: about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 7.4 in (189 mm).
What should I pack for Dead Sea in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (76°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 53°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Dead Sea
Routes in season in March
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Dead Sea in March?
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