Planning a trip to Dire Dawa in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +84°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 104 mm of precipitation. 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
+52°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
104 mm
Total precipitation
60%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dire Dawa has good weather in March.
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Average temperature in Dire Dawa in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dire Dawa for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +81°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +79°F.
Is Dire Dawa warm or cold in March?
Dire Dawa is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +64°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 Dire Dawa:
Climate in Dire Dawa in March
Dire Dawa weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+84°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+48°F
+52°F
+55°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+97°F
+97°F
Rainfall
37 mm
104 mm
164 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
57%
60%
67%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
12
7
3
Cloudy days
7
7
5
Rainy days
9
16
20
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +82°F to +84°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 37 mm to 104 mm.Humidity rises from 57% to 60%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in February to 7 in March.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Dire Dawa in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Dire Dawa is gradually decreasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Dire Dawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 198 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dire Dawa wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 164 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Dire Dawa?
This is the weather in Dire Dawa in March 2024:
1 March
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+88°F
2 March
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+83°F
3 March
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+86°F
4 March
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+85°F
5 March
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+87°F
6 March
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+87°F
7 March
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+88°F
8 March
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+90°F
9 March
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+91°F
10 March
☁️
+83°F
11 March
🌧️
+80°F
12 March
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+81°F
13 March
🌧️
+77°F
14 March
🌧️
+75°F
15 March
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+78°F
16 March
🌧️
+74°F
17 March
🌧️
+76°F
18 March
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+81°F
19 March
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+79°F
20 March
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+81°F
21 March
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+80°F
22 March
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+75°F
23 March
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+79°F
24 March
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+84°F
25 March
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+81°F
26 March
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+82°F
27 March
☁️
+83°F
28 March
🌧️
+75°F
29 March
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+77°F
30 March
🌧️
+80°F
31 March
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+79°F
In March 2024 Dire Dawa had 4 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 1 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 Dire Dawa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dire Dawa in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+83°F) and the highest in 2015 (+87°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 455 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1471 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dire Dawa in March:
Is March a good time to visit Dire Dawa?
March is a really good time to go to Dire Dawa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Dire Dawa.
Can you sunbathe in Dire Dawa in March?
March is warm in Dire Dawa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Dire Dawa rainy in March?
Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dire Dawa in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Ethiopia
Check out the weather for other cities in Ethiopia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dire Dawa, 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.
