March weather forecastDestin, FL

March
Weather in March
March is when the warming trend becomes more noticeable. The city starts to experience a bit more heat than the previous month, indicating the spring season is in the swing. It also marks the start of the tourism season. Residents enjoy more daylight hours and relax in the excellent visibility that the month offers. Although rainfalls decrease to an average of 2.05" (52mm), they are dispersed over 10.9 days in this month.Temperature
March's arrival in Destin brings an average high-temperature of a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. The nights of March in Destin anticipate an average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Destin, in March, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Destin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.5 days and collects up to 36.77" (934mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
February through December are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
In Destin, in March, the average water temperature is 64.9°F (18.3°C).Note: For most, swimming in 64.9°F (18.3°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
In Destin, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:04 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in Destin is 7.7h.UV index
In Destin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in March leads to these recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Destin, FL
- Average high temperature in March: 68.2°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 56.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48°F).
Average pressure in March
Destin, FL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Destin, FL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Destin, FL
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Destin, FL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.55").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
Destin, FL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Destin, FL
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Destin, FL
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Destin, FL
- Average sea temperature in March: 65°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (62.2°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Destin, FL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Destin, FL
- Average sunshine days in March: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Destin, FL
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in March
Destin, FL
- Average cloud cover in March: 32
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
Destin, FL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).





