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Sliema Weather in March

Sliema in March

The short of it: Sliema in March averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 11 °C (52 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 11° · rain 34 mm · daylight 11 h 52 min

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March in Sliema brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 11°, with about 34 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 18°, nights near 11°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 52 min in mid-March, 62 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates March 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Sliema runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. San Ġiljan, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Sliema, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 30 mm less rain
Versus April
2° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 52 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San ĠiljanSaint Julian1 km WNW18°11°35 mm
GżiraIl-Gżira1 km WSW18°11°35 mm
Ta’ XbiexTarxien2 km SSW18°11°35 mm
VallettaValletta2 km SE18°11°34 mm
FlorianaFloriana2 km SSE18°11°34 mm
SwieqiIs-Swieqi2 km WNW18°11°35 mm
PietàTal-Pietà2 km SSW18°11°35 mm
San ĠwannSaint John2 km WSW18°11°35 mm
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The Almanac · Sliema Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like February: highs about 18°, nights near 11°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Sliema by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°10°74 mm15 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦✦
February16°10°64 mm15 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
March18°11°34 mm15 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
April20°13°16 mm16 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°16°7.0 mm17 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°20°2.0 mm13 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°23°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
August32°23°7.0 mm12 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September29°21°34 mm13 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°19°72 mm13 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦
November22°15°96 mm13 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
December18°12°98 mm16 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sliema in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sliema in March?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 11 °C (52 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 18°, nights near 11°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Sliema?

The Almanac gives March 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Sliema in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 44 min in December to 14 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Sliema in March?

Hardly — March nights average 11 °C (52 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sliema in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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