Mafia Island Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mafia Island, Tanzania in March.

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Kilindoni Utende

Planning a trip to Mafia Island, Tanzania this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Mafia Island in March

Mafia Island, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. March in Mafia Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Kilindoni. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in Mafia Island, Tanzania. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mafia Island, Tanzania, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kilindoni with an average of 192 mm (7.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Utende with 198 mm (7.8 in).

Explore Mafia Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mafia Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kilindoni)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mafia Island in March

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

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 Mafia Island

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

Temperature range in Mafia Island (March)

Precipitation variation in Mafia Island (March)

Kilindoni

In March Kilindoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
317 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kilindoni →

Utende

In March Utende generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
328 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mafia Island in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kilindoni 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Utende 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)

Mafia Island weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mafia Island, Tanzania in March?

Mafia Island, Tanzania typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kilindoni average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 27°C (81°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mafia Island, Tanzania in March?

In Kilindoni, the average daytime high in March is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

Does Mafia Island, Tanzania get a lot of rain in March?

Yes. March brings heavy rainfall to Mafia Island, Tanzania, with Kilindoni averaging around 192 mm (7.6 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Mafia Island, Tanzania?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Kilindoni, March may not be the ideal time to visit Mafia Island, Tanzania.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Kilindoni. On the other hand, the weather in March and April tend to be poor.

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