Arusha in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +29°C and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 28 rainy days with an average precipitation of 415 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+14°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
415 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arusha has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Arusha in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Arusha for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +33°C during the day and a minimum of +16°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +28°C.
Is Arusha warm or cold in March?
Arusha is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +30°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +18°C to +18°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
March is one of the warmest months in Arusha, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Arusha in March
Arusha weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+29°C
+26°C
Min. temperature
+14°C
+14°C
+15°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+34°C
+33°C
Rainfall
306 mm
415 mm
349 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
72%
75%
84%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
2
1
1
Rainy days
25
28
27
Snowy days
0
0
0
March typically has worse weather conditions compared to February.It’s getting colder in March. From +30°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +29°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 306 mm to 415 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Arusha in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Arusha is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Arusha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 339 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 82 mm, which is considered heavy rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in Arusha, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Arusha wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 94% chance of precipitation and 415 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Arusha?
This is the weather in Arusha in March 2024:
1 March
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+32°C
2 March
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+31°C
3 March
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+31°C
4 March
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+32°C
5 March
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+32°C
6 March
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+33°C
7 March
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+32°C
8 March
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+33°C
9 March
☀️
+33°C
10 March
☀️
+33°C
11 March
☀️
+31°C
12 March
☀️
+31°C
13 March
☀️
+32°C
14 March
☀️
+31°C
15 March
🌧️
+30°C
16 March
🌧️
+27°C
17 March
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+31°C
18 March
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+32°C
19 March
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+32°C
20 March
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+29°C
21 March
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+27°C
22 March
🌧️
+28°C
23 March
☁️
+29°C
24 March
🌧️
+29°C
25 March
🌧️
+27°C
26 March
🌧️
+28°C
27 March
🌧️
+28°C
28 March
🌧️
+28°C
29 March
🌧️
+27°C
30 March
☁️
+29°C
31 March
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+28°C
In March 2024 Arusha had 16 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Arusha climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Arusha in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+25°C) and the highest in 2012 (+28°C). The driest year was 2022 with only 1539 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 3628 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arusha in March:
Is March a good time to visit Arusha?
It’s always a good time to visit Arusha, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Arusha in March?
March is warm in Arusha. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Arusha rainy in March?
Arusha is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Arusha in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Arusha in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Tanzania
Check out the weather for other cities in Tanzania.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Arusha, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
