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Asmara in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Asmara in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Asmara in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Weather for Asmara in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +23°C during the day, and approximately 10 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 10 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 24 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • March is usually the driest month of the year in Asmara

Average weather

☀️
+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
24 mm
Total precipitation
56%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Asmara has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Asmara in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Asmara for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +23°C with a maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +21°C.

Is Asmara warm or cold in March?

Asmara is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +21°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +11°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Asmara:

Climate in Asmara in March

Asmara weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+21°C+23°C+24°C
Min. temperature
+1°C+5°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+29°C+28°C
Rainfall
5 mm24 mm54 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
58%56%58%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
9107
Cloudy days
14106
Rainy days
51016
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +21°C to +23°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 5 mm to 24 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 58% to 56%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 9 to 10.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Asmara in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Asmara is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Asmara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 75 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Asmara wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 403 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Asmara?

This is the weather in Asmara in March 2023:
1 March
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+22°C
2 March
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+23°C
3 March
☁️
+23°C
4 March
☁️
+23°C
5 March
☀️
+22°C
6 March
☀️
+25°C
7 March
☁️
+25°C
8 March
☁️
+25°C
9 March
☁️
+21°C
10 March
☁️
+19°C
11 March
☀️
+22°C
12 March
🌧️
+23°C
13 March
🌧️
+22°C
14 March
☁️
+22°C
15 March
☁️
+22°C
16 March
☁️
+22°C
17 March
🌧️
+22°C
18 March
☁️
+22°C
19 March
☁️
+22°C
20 March
☁️
+22°C
21 March
☀️
+21°C
22 March
☁️
+21°C
23 March
☁️
+23°C
24 March
☁️
+23°C
25 March
☀️
+25°C
26 March
☁️
+24°C
27 March
☁️
+23°C
28 March
☀️
+22°C
29 March
☁️
+25°C
30 March
☁️
+25°C
31 March
☁️
+21°C
In March 2023 Asmara had 6 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 3 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Asmara climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Asmara in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+21°C) and the highest in 2015 (+23°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 531 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1532 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Asmara in March:

Is March a good time to visit Asmara?

March is a really good time to go to Asmara. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Asmara.

Can you sunbathe in Asmara in March?

March is warm in Asmara. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Asmara rainy in March?

Asmara is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Asmara in March?

The amount of sunny days in Asmara during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in Asmara

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Asmara, 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.