Temperatures in March
It's hot in March in Tanzania with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Tanzania in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Tanzania with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 26°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Tanzania will be around 34°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 138 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 32% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Tanzania. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Tanzania in March |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
138 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Tanzania?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Tanzania. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Tanzania in March
With 39°C, Tanzania hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 30°C.
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The climate of Tanzania is based on weather data from Zanzibar. Other spots, like Serengeti National Park, Dar es Salaam or Ngorongoro Conservation Area, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Tanzania for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in March in Tanzania
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Tanzania, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Tanzania
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Tanzania, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Tanzania.
Daily UV Index in March in Tanzania
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Tanzania, 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.
Temperature in March in Tanzania Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Tanzania, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Tanzania Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Tanzania, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Tanzania
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Tanzania. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Tanzania by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tanzania. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
