SeasonMapMakarska weather in March
Croatia
March in Makarska: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Makarska · #954 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Makarska climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 68 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Makarska 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.
BusySpring (Easter) holidays in Croatia, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Makarska'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 weatherMakarska's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Makarska in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Bura season
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyWind seasonClosuresThe cold northeasterly falls off the Biokovo wall in winter and can shut the coast road and the island ferries for a day. Half the town is closed then anyway; it is a summer resort out of season. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Makarska — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Makarska?
Makarska in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Makarska?
- March in Makarska: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Makarska on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Makarska in March?
- In March, Makarska averages a daily high of 14°C and a low of 5.7°C, with about 68.2 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Makarska in March?
- Makarska has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in March.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — March
Within 300 km: Korčula's The island out of season around 1 Nov – 15 Apr, and Hvar's The island shuts around 1 Nov – 15 Apr.