March weather forecast
Destin, FL

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A beautiful beach city of Destin, Florida

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.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Destin?

In March, in Destin, the average high-temperature is 68.2°F (20.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Destin?

In March, the average relative humidity in Destin, Florida, is 74%.

How much does it rain in Destin in March?

In Destin, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Destin?

In Destin, snow does not fall in February through December.

What is the ocean temperature in March in Destin?

In Destin, the average seawater temperature in March is 64.9°F (18.3°C). Swimming in 64.9°F (18.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in March in Destin?

In March, the average day length in Destin, Florida, is 12h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Destin?

In March, on the first day of the month, 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.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Destin?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Destin, Florida, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Destin have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Destin, Florida, is 7.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Destin?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Destin, FL

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 / 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 4min

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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).

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