Weather for Arusha in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +84°F during the day, and approximately 2 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 23 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 100 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
100 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arusha has good 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 expected average maximum temperature in March is +86°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +61°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +81°F.
Is Arusha warm or cold in March?
Arusha is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +86°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +64°F to +64°F.
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
+86°F
+84°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
+57°F
+55°F
+59°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+93°F
+88°F
Rainfall
56 mm
100 mm
158 mm
Wind
1 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
63%
69%
80%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
0
Cloudy days
9
5
1
Rainy days
14
23
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting colder in March. From +86°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +84°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 56 mm to 100 mm.Humidity rises from 63% to 69%.Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in February to 2 in March.
Next month (April) brings a further decline in the weather.
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 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Arusha is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 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
Total precipitation in March is about 64 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March is one of the rainiest months in Arusha, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Arusha wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 158 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 40% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Arusha?
This is the weather in Arusha in March 2023:
1 March
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+88°F
2 March
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+87°F
3 March
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+89°F
4 March
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+90°F
5 March
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+91°F
6 March
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+92°F
7 March
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+91°F
8 March
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+93°F
9 March
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+92°F
10 March
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+92°F
11 March
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+88°F
12 March
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+86°F
13 March
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+89°F
14 March
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+86°F
15 March
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+85°F
16 March
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+80°F
17 March
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+83°F
18 March
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+87°F
19 March
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+86°F
20 March
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+82°F
21 March
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+80°F
22 March
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+81°F
23 March
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+82°F
24 March
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+82°F
25 March
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+76°F
26 March
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+82°F
27 March
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+83°F
28 March
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+82°F
29 March
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+79°F
30 March
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+83°F
31 March
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+81°F
In March 2023 Arusha had 9 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Arusha climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Arusha in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+77°F) and the highest in 2003 (+81°F). The driest year was 2009 with only 376 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1067 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arusha in March:
Is March a good time to visit Arusha?
March is a really good time to go to Arusha. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Arusha.
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.
