March could be a good time to visit Harare, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +25°C, and there are typically 4 sunny days in March. However, expect about 17 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 90 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
90 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Harare has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Harare in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Harare for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +26°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +13°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +25°C.
Is Harare warm or cold in March?
Harare is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +25°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°C to +16°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 Harare:
Climate in Harare in March
Harare weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+25°C
+25°C
+24°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+9°C
+7°C
Max. temperature
+32°C
+31°C
+31°C
Rainfall
150 mm
90 mm
27 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
77%
75%
70%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
2
4
10
Cloudy days
4
7
9
Rainy days
19
17
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +25°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 150 mm to 90 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 2 to 4.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Harare in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Harare is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Harare based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 35 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 11 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:
Harare wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 210 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Harare?
This is the weather in Harare in March 2023:
1 March
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+25°C
2 March
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+25°C
3 March
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+25°C
4 March
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+26°C
5 March
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+27°C
6 March
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+28°C
7 March
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+28°C
8 March
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+27°C
9 March
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+28°C
10 March
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+27°C
11 March
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+26°C
12 March
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+24°C
13 March
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+22°C
14 March
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+22°C
15 March
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+24°C
16 March
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+24°C
17 March
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+22°C
18 March
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+24°C
19 March
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+28°C
20 March
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+27°C
21 March
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+26°C
22 March
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+27°C
23 March
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+26°C
24 March
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+26°C
25 March
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+27°C
26 March
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+27°C
27 March
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+27°C
28 March
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+23°C
29 March
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+24°C
30 March
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+28°C
31 March
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+25°C
In March 2023 Harare had 4 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Harare climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Harare in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+23°C) and the highest in 2019 (+26°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 429 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1187 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Harare in March:
Is March a good time to visit Harare?
It’s always a good time to visit Harare, 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 Harare in March?
March is warm in Harare. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Harare rainy in March?
Harare 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 Harare in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Harare in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Harare, 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.