East Nusa Tenggara Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in March.

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Labuan Bajo Kupang Ruteng Sumba

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

What to Expect in East Nusa Tenggara in March

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. March in East Nusa Tenggara generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Ruteng at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Komodo National Park at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Komodo National Park and 22°C (72°F) in Ruteng. 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.

To explore the conditions in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Maumere with an average of 169 mm (6.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Ruteng with 334 mm (13 in).

Explore East Nusa Tenggara by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Nusa Tenggara - and find the best time to visit. (based on Labuan Bajo)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in East Nusa Tenggara in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Nusa Tenggara.

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 East Nusa Tenggara

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

Temperature range in East Nusa Tenggara (March)

Precipitation variation in East Nusa Tenggara (March)

Labuan Bajo

In March Labuan Bajo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
369 mm (15 in)
261 mm (10 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Labuan Bajo →

Kupang

In March Kupang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
223 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
294 mm (12 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
6 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
very good
Climate in Kupang →

Ruteng

In March Ruteng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
393 mm (15 in)
334 mm (13 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Ruteng →

Sumba

In March Sumba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
298 mm (12 in)
228 mm (9 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Sumba →

Komodo National Park

In March Komodo National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
210 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
292 mm (11 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Komodo National Park →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Nusa Tenggara in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Labuan Bajo 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 261 mm (10 in)
Kupang 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)
Ruteng 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 334 mm (13 in)
Sumba 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 228 mm (9 in)
Komodo National Park 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 221 mm (8.7 in)
Maumere 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)

East Nusa Tenggara weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in March?

In March, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia generally has less favorable weather conditions. Labuan Bajo sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in March?

In Labuan Bajo, the average daytime high in March is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia get a lot of rain in March?

Rainfall in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia peaks during March. Labuan Bajo averages roughly 261 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia due to the typically less favorable weather in Labuan Bajo.

On average, the best time to visit East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia is in June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Labuan Bajo. The weather in January, February, March, April and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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