March Rainfall and Precipitation in Tanzania
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Tanzania in March.
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Best Places to Visit in Tanzania in March
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Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Tanzania
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Popular cities in Tanzania
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- Arusha City
- Bagamoyo
- Bububu
- Bwejuu
- Bwiru
- Chake Chake
- Dar es Salaam
- Dodoma
- Grumeti Game Reserve
- Iringa
- Jambiani
- Karatu
- Kendwa
- Kibada
- Kibamba
- Kigoma
- Kilima Juu Pwani
- Kilindoni
- Kiwengwa
- Kizimkazi
- Kunduchi
- Kutani
- Kwangwazi
- Lushoto
- Mabibe
- Makunduchi
- Manyema
- Marangu
- Marumbi
- Matema Beach
- Matemwe
- Mbeya
- Mbezi
- Mbweni
- Michamvi
- Mkwaja
- Moshi
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Msasani
- Mto wa Mbu
- Mtoni
- Mtwara
- Musoma
- Mwanza
- Ndungu
- Ngorongoro
- Nkoanrua
- Nungwi
- Paje
- Pangani
- Pemba Island
- Pingwe
- Pongwe
- Pwani Mchangani
- Ruaha National Park
- Saadani
- Selous Game Reserve
- Serengeti National Park
- Sokon
- Songea
- Tabora
- Tanga
- Tarangire National Park
- Tukuyu
- Ubungo
- Ukonga
- Uroa
- Usa River
- Utende
- Verani
- Zanzibar City
Tanzania precipitation in March: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Tanzania receive in March?
With an average of 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain in March, Dar es Salaam's weather becomes notably unpredictable due to the frequent downpours.
How many days does it rain in Tanzania in March?
Rainfall in Dar es Salaam typically falls on roughly 12 days days in March.
Is March part of the rainy season in Tanzania?
March is generally a drier month for Tanzania, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in March in Tanzania?
Looking at our data, Matema Beach tops the wettest-cities list in Tanzania for March, with monthly rainfall averaging 682 mm (27 in).
What is the driest city in March in Tanzania?
Banagi is the driest city we have data for in Tanzania in March, with monthly rainfall close to 96 mm (3.8 in).
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