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Weather in March in Somalia

Planning a journey to Somalia this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Somalia in March?

March in Somalia generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very warm in Obbia at 30°C to very hot in Bardera at 39°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Bardera and 26°C in Obbia. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bosaso with an average of 2.4 mm to low rainfall in Hargeisa with 21 mm.

For a closer look at March's conditions in Somalia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Somalia's yearly weather, check out our Somalia climate page.

Where to go in Somalia in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Somalia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Somalia?

Hargeisa

In March Hargeisa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Hargeisa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
15°C 
6.4 mm 
a single day 
31°C 
17°C 
21 mm 
2 days 
April   >> April
>>  
31°C 
19°C 
55 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Hargeisa

Bardera

In March Bardera generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Bardera
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
39°C 
25°C 
1.7 mm 
a single day 
39°C 
26°C 
16 mm 
3 days 
April   >> April
>>  
36°C 
26°C 
91 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Bardera

Belet Uen

In March Belet Uen generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Belet Uen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
37°C 
22°C 
0.5 mm 
0 days 
38°C 
24°C 
5.6 mm 
a single day 
April   >> April
>>  
36°C 
25°C 
74 mm 
5 days 
poor 
Climate in Belet Uen

Bosaso

In March Bosaso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bosaso
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
21°C 
3.8 mm 
a single day 
31°C 
23°C 
2.4 mm 
a single day 
April   >> April
>>  
33°C 
26°C 
7.6 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Bosaso

Chisimayo

In March Chisimayo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Chisimayo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
33°C 
25°C 
225 hours 
3.8 mm 
2 days 
34°C 
26°C 
247 hours 
14 mm 
5 days 
April   >> April
>>  
33°C 
27°C 
211 hours 
85 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Chisimayo

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Somalia.

Is March the best time to visit Somalia?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Somalia with overall perfect weather in Hargeisa.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Hargeisa.

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