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Asmara in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Asmara in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Asmara, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Asmara in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Asmara in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and about 12 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 3 rainy days and 23 mm of precipitation. 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

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
23 mm
Total precipitation
55%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
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

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +46°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +75°F.

Is Asmara warm or cold in March?

Asmara is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +50°F to +52°F.

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
+70°F+73°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+34°F+41°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+81°F+84°F+82°F
Rainfall
5 mm23 mm53 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
58%55%58%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
101210
Cloudy days
181613
Rainy days
037
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 +70°F to +73°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 5 mm to 23 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 58% to 55%. 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 10 to 12.

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 2 m/s getting up to 3 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 2 m/s to 3 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
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 2 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Asmara is amazing in March with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
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 408 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% 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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+72°F
2 March
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+73°F
3 March
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+77°F
4 March
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+76°F
5 March
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+74°F
6 March
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+75°F
7 March
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+78°F
8 March
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+78°F
9 March
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+80°F
10 March
☀️
+82°F
11 March
☁️
+77°F
12 March
☁️
+72°F
13 March
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+73°F
14 March
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+73°F
15 March
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+69°F
16 March
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+67°F
17 March
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+70°F
18 March
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+71°F
19 March
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+71°F
20 March
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+75°F
21 March
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+75°F
22 March
☀️
+76°F
23 March
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+75°F
24 March
☀️
+73°F
25 March
☀️
+72°F
26 March
☀️
+72°F
27 March
☀️
+74°F
28 March
☀️
+74°F
29 March
☀️
+76°F
30 March
☀️
+77°F
31 March
☀️
+76°F
In March 2023 Asmara had 20 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 55%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 13%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Asmara climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2014 (+76°F) and the highest in 2016 (+83°F). The driest year was 2020 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 72 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, 2022.

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.