Hammamet weather in March
Tunisia

March in Hammamet: nice, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Hammamet · #575 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Hammamet in March
Other months in Hammamet
Hammamet's forum calls July hot, dry and reliably sunny, though one thread specifically flags the early morning as noticeably cooler — low-to-mid 20s°C at 7am — for anyone planning golf or a walk before the day's heat sets in. Regulars note the sea stays warm enough for swimming all day.
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Hammamet climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sea temperature | 16°C / 60°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 42 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Hammamet 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 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Hammamet'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 weatherHammamet's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Hammamet in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
19 Feb – 20 MarClosuresResort hotels serve as normal but the town keeps the fast, and the medina cafes only reopen at sunset. It falls in the quiet season anyway, so the beach is empty either way. Source ↗
- Holiday
Eid al-Fitr
20–22 MarRamadan & EidCrowdedClosuresTunis empties towards the coast for the holiday and the beachfront is busy for the first time since autumn, even when the water is still too cold to be in for long. Source ↗
- Season
Resorts shut for the winter
15 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresA good share of the beachfront hotels close between seasons and the ones that stay open run half their restaurants. Quiet, cheap and with the medina to yourself.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Hammamet — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Hammamet in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Hammamet?
- March in Hammamet: nice, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Hammamet on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Hammamet in March?
- In March, Hammamet averages a daily high of 18.2°C and a low of 11.6°C, with about 42.4 mm of rain over roughly 7.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hammamet in March?
- Hammamet has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in March.
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Similar destinations in North Africa — March
Within 300 km: Tunis' Ramadan on 19 Feb – 20 Mar.