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Arusha Region Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arusha Region, Tanzania in March.

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Moshi Karatu Arusha City

Thinking about venturing to Arusha Region, Tanzania this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Arusha Region in March

Arusha Region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. Arusha Region, Tanzania offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter warm temperatures, and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Karatu to 29°C (84°F) in Arusha City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Arusha City and 16°C (61°F) in Karatu.

For specific regional insights in Arusha Region, Tanzania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Arusha City with an average of 115 mm (4.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Moshi with 273 mm (11 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Moshi.

Explore Arusha Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arusha Region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Moshi)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) June23°C (73°F) July23°C (73°F) This monthAugust24°C (75°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Arusha Region in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arusha Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Arusha Region

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Arusha Region, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Arusha Region (March)

Precipitation variation in Arusha Region (March)

Moshi

In March Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
203 mm (8 in)
273 mm (11 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
mixed
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Karatu

In March Karatu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
255 mm (10 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Arusha City

In March Arusha City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
19 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arusha Region in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Moshi 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 273 mm (11 in)
Karatu 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Arusha City 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)

Arusha Region weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arusha Region, Tanzania in March?

March in Arusha Region, Tanzania brings less favorable weather. In Moshi, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Arusha Region, Tanzania in March?

Average temperatures in Arusha Region, Tanzania during March range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Moshi.

Does Arusha Region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in March?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Moshi records an average of 273 mm (11 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Arusha Region, Tanzania.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Arusha Region, Tanzania?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Moshi, March may not be the ideal time to visit Arusha Region, Tanzania.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Moshi. In contrast, March tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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