SeasonMapRize weather in March
Turkey
March in Rize: cold, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Rize · #1196 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rize climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Sea temperature | 10°C / 50°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 161 mm / 6.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 50.6 cm / 19.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rize 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.
BusySecond-term mid-break in Turkey, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Rize'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).
Toughest weatherRize's weather peaks May–July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Rize in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 51 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Rize — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Rize?
Rize in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Rize?
- March in Rize: cold, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Rize on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Rize in March?
- In March, Rize averages a daily high of 9.4°C and a low of 3.5°C, with about 160.8 mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rize in March?
- Rize has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in March.
- Does it snow in Rize in March?
- Rize sees roughly 50.6 cm of snowfall in March.
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — March
Within 300 km: Mestia's Ski season around 15 Dec – 15 Apr, and Elbrus' Spring corn snow around 15 Mar – 15 May.