The weather in March in Ethiopia

It's warm in March in Ethiopia with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 15°C.

Looking for great weather? March is a good time to be in Ethiopia. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Ethiopia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2018, Ethiopia reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 62 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in March for Ethiopia

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ethiopia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Ethiopia New York
Average temperature 28°C 11°C
Max. temperature 29°C 14°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 62 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 9 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Ethiopia with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 15°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Ethiopia is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Ethiopia for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Ethiopia is based on weather data from Addis Ababa. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ethiopia to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Ethiopia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Ethiopia

Temperature in March in Ethiopia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Ethiopia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Ethiopia

Total precipitation in March in Ethiopia over the years

Daily UV index in March in Ethiopia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Ethiopia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Ethiopia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ethiopia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.