SeasonMapDead Sea (Sweimeh) weather in March
Jordan
March in Dead Sea: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Dead Sea · #100 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Dead Sea in March
Other months in Dead Sea
Jordan's forum calls late March into April peak season at the Dead Sea for good reason — warm enough to float comfortably without the punishing summer heat, and it's also when Ammanis themselves head down to escape the cooler capital. Regulars note evenings still call for a layer, the desert cools fast once the sun's down.
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Dead Sea climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 27 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Dead Sea in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsRamadan, Eid al-Fitr, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Dead Sea's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherDead Sea's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Dead Sea in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
18 Feb – 19 MarClosuresEverything outside the resort compounds closes during daylight and the valley road is empty until sunset. The resorts themselves run as normal, and their rates are among the lowest of the year in this window. Source ↗
- Holiday
Eid al-Fitr
20–23 MarRamadan & EidCrowdedBook earlyJordanian and Gulf families take the Eid break down here and the shore hotels sell out. The public beaches at Amman Beach are full from mid-morning and the road down from the capital backs up on the first day. Source ↗
- Hazard
Khamsin dust winds
15 Mar – 31 May · usuallyDust seasonHot southerlies off the desert push dust up the rift for a few days at a time in spring, dropping the visibility across the water to nothing and coating everything left outside. They usually blow through in two or three days. Source ↗
- Hazard
Wadi flash-flood season
1 Nov – 31 MarClosuresRain falling on the highlands drains into the canyons that come down to the shore, and the valley road and every side wadi close at short notice. This is the reason the water trails are shut for the whole winter. Source ↗
- Season
Winter high season
1 Nov – 31 MarWinter-sun seasonCrowdedBook earlyFour hundred metres below sea level, so the winter here is what passes for spring anywhere else and the resorts run full. It is also the only stretch of the year the shore is comfortable at midday. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Dead Sea — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Dead Sea in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Dead Sea?
- March in Dead Sea: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Dead Sea on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Dead Sea in March?
- In March, Dead Sea averages a daily high of 22.6°C and a low of 16.5°C, with about 27.1 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dead Sea in March?
- Dead Sea has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in March.
Other months in Dead Sea
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Similar destinations in Middle East — March
Within 300 km: Tel Aviv's Purim around 20 Feb – 25 Mar, and Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.