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 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 27 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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March is usually the hottest month of the year in Jijiga;
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
27 mm
Total precipitation
53%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
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
Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +55°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +81°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +77°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.
February
March
April
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 mm
27 mm
71 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
49%
53%
68%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
13
10
3
Cloudy days
12
12
7
Rainy days
3
9
19
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 +81°F to +82°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 8 mm to 27 mm.Humidity rises from 49% to 53%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in February to 10 in March.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
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.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Jijiga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 56 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 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.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Jijiga wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Jijiga?
This is the weather in Jijiga in March 2023:
1 March
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+83°F
2 March
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+82°F
3 March
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+84°F
4 March
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+86°F
5 March
☀️
+85°F
6 March
☀️
+84°F
7 March
☀️
+85°F
8 March
☁️
+85°F
9 March
☁️
+84°F
10 March
☁️
+82°F
11 March
☁️
+79°F
12 March
☁️
+81°F
13 March
☁️
+81°F
14 March
☁️
+80°F
15 March
☁️
+82°F
16 March
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+76°F
17 March
🌧️
+76°F
18 March
☁️
+80°F
19 March
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+77°F
20 March
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+79°F
21 March
☁️
+81°F
22 March
🌧️
+76°F
23 March
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+73°F
24 March
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+80°F
25 March
☁️
+77°F
26 March
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+74°F
27 March
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+77°F
28 March
☁️
+80°F
29 March
☁️
+78°F
30 March
☁️
+78°F
31 March
🌧️
+78°F
In March 2023 Jijiga had 6 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. 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 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 2022 (+81°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 181 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 548 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.
Other cities in Ethiopia
Check out the weather for other cities in Ethiopia.
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, 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.