March verdict

Ethiopia in March

Weather score76Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopia travel weather guide
Photo by Yohannes Minas on Unsplash

March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

30°C

Rain

52mm

Sun

8.8h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

76

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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March30°C average high

March is one of Ethiopia's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsFebruary to June

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March52mm average rain

March sits on the drier side of Ethiopia's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March8.8 hours average sun

March is brighter than Ethiopia's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to March and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March0°C average sea

March is close to Ethiopia's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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March76 weather score

March scores above Ethiopia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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