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Jijiga in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Jijiga in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Jijiga in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 3 rainy days and 26 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 hottest month of the year in Jijiga;

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
26 mm
Total precipitation
52%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Jijiga has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Jijiga in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Jijiga 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 +90°F and a minimum of +55°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +88°F.

Is Jijiga warm or cold in March?

Jijiga is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +61°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

March is the hottest month in Jijiga, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Jijiga in March

Jijiga weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+81°F+82°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+46°F+54°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+91°F+90°F
Rainfall
8 mm26 mm70 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
49%52%67%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
14114
Cloudy days
131717
Rainy days
139
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 +81°F to +82°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 8 mm to 26 mm. Humidity rises from 49% to 52%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 14 sunny days in February to 11 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Jijiga 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 Jijiga is gradually decreasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last March in Jijiga?

This is the weather in Jijiga in March 2023:
1 March
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+84°F
2 March
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+84°F
3 March
☀️
+85°F
4 March
☁️
+87°F
5 March
☀️
+86°F
6 March
☀️
+86°F
7 March
☀️
+87°F
8 March
☀️
+86°F
9 March
☀️
+87°F
10 March
☀️
+89°F
11 March
☀️
+88°F
12 March
☁️
+86°F
13 March
☀️
+86°F
14 March
☀️
+87°F
15 March
☀️
+86°F
16 March
☀️
+87°F
17 March
☀️
+85°F
18 March
☀️
+86°F
19 March
☁️
+82°F
20 March
☀️
+85°F
21 March
☁️
+85°F
22 March
☁️
+84°F
23 March
☀️
+84°F
24 March
☁️
+83°F
25 March
☀️
+83°F
26 March
☀️
+85°F
27 March
☀️
+85°F
28 March
☁️
+85°F
29 March
☀️
+83°F
30 March
☀️
+83°F
31 March
☀️
+87°F
In March 2023 Jijiga had 24 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 44%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 12%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+77°F) and the highest in 2016 (+89°F). The driest year was 2012 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jijiga in March:

Is March a good time to visit Jijiga?

March is a really good time to go to Jijiga. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Jijiga.

Can you sunbathe in Jijiga in March?

March is warm in Jijiga. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Jijiga rainy in March?

Jijiga is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Jijiga in March?

The amount of sunny days in Jijiga during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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Monthly weather in Jijiga

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Jijiga, 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.