Somalia weather in March

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 very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Obbia to 39°C in Bardera. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Bardera and 26°C in Obbia. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Somalia in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Somalia climate page.

Where to go in Somalia in March

Find the average weather conditions in March for the most popular destinations in Somalia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in Somalia

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

Average weather in 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 
1 day 
31°C 
17°C 
21 mm 
2 days 
April   >> April
>>  
31°C 
19°C 
55 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Hargeisa

Average weather in Bardera

In March Bardera generally has very 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 
1 day 
39°C 
26°C 
16 mm 
3 days 
April   >> April
>>  
36°C 
26°C 
91 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Bardera

Average weather in Belet Uen

In March Belet Uen generally has very 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 
1 day 
April   >> April
>>  
36°C 
25°C 
74 mm 
5 days 
poor 
Climate in Belet Uen

Average weather in 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 
1 day 
31°C 
23°C 
2.4 mm 
1 day 
April   >> April
>>  
33°C 
26°C 
7.6 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Bosaso

Average weather in 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

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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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