Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Sofia | Tirana | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 10°C (50°F) | 15°C (59°F)▲ | Tirana |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 1°C (34°F) | 5°C (41°F)▲ | Tirana |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days▲ | 11 days | Sofia |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 56 mm▲ | 117 mm | Sofia |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 10h/day▲ | Tirana |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 13 km/h | 13 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Tirana edges ahead as the better destination in March. Tirana offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Sofia sees 9 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Sofia is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Tirana is also comfortable at 15°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Sofia is the stronger choice in March. Tirana receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Sofia reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 1°C (34°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Tirana averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. There is a notable 5°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Sofia receives approximately 56 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Tirana sees 117 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Sofia the drier option by 1 rain day and 61 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 10°C, lows of 1°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 15°C, lows of 5°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Sofia | Tirana | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 4°C | 8d | 11°C | 10d |
| Feb | 6°C | 8d | 12°C | 11d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 15°C | 11d |
| Apr | 15°C | 12d | 18°C | 13d |
| May | 20°C | 13d | 23°C | 11d |
| Jun | 24°C | 12d | 27°C | 7d |
| Jul | 26°C | 9d | 30°C | 5d |
| Aug | 27°C | 7d | 30°C | 5d |
| Sep | 22°C | 6d | 26°C | 9d |
| Oct | 17°C | 7d | 21°C | 9d |
| Nov | 11°C | 7d | 16°C | 11d |
| Dec | 5°C | 9d | 12°C | 12d |
Sofia Weather in March
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