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Harare in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Harare in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Harare in March 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Harare in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +77°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 90 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+88°F
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

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +55°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +79°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +77°F.

Is Harare warm or cold in March?

Harare is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +61°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 Harare:

Climate in Harare in March

Harare weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+77°F+77°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+50°F+48°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+88°F+88°F
Rainfall
150 mm90 mm27 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%75%70%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1014 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
2410
Cloudy days
479
Rainy days
191710
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +77°F 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

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
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 35 mm. 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 wellies.
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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+78°F
2 March
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+76°F
3 March
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+78°F
4 March
☁️
+79°F
5 March
☁️
+81°F
6 March
☁️
+82°F
7 March
🌧️
+82°F
8 March
☁️
+81°F
9 March
☁️
+82°F
10 March
☁️
+81°F
11 March
☁️
+79°F
12 March
☁️
+76°F
13 March
☁️
+72°F
14 March
☁️
+71°F
15 March
☁️
+75°F
16 March
☁️
+75°F
17 March
☁️
+72°F
18 March
☁️
+76°F
19 March
☁️
+82°F
20 March
☁️
+81°F
21 March
☁️
+79°F
22 March
☁️
+80°F
23 March
☁️
+78°F
24 March
☁️
+79°F
25 March
☀️
+80°F
26 March
☀️
+81°F
27 March
☁️
+80°F
28 March
🌧️
+73°F
29 March
☀️
+76°F
30 March
☀️
+82°F
31 March
☁️
+77°F
In March 2023 Harare had 4 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +72°F. 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.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+74°F) and the highest in 2019 (+79°F). 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.

Monthly weather in Harare

Source of the data

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, 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.