Tanzania weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Tanzania in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Tanzania in March?
The weather in Tanzania in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is warm in Mount Kilimanjaro at 24°C and very warm in Kwangwazi at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Kwangwazi and 14°C in Mount Kilimanjaro. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Banagi with an average of 96 mm to heavy rainfall in Ngorongoro with 529 mm. Meanwhile, Dar es Salaam enjoys close to 212 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Tanzania for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tanzania climate page.
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Average weather in Dar es Salaam
In March Dar es Salaam generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Zanzibar City
In March Zanzibar City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Nungwi
In March Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Jambiani
In March Jambiani generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Moshi
In March Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Tanzania?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Tanzania with overall tolerable weather in Dar es Salaam. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Dar es Salaam. On the other hand, the weather in April tends to be poor.
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