March weather forecast
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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A white statue of Jesus Christ looking down to the Bole Medhane Alem Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A white statue of Jesus Christ looking down to the Bole Medhane Alem Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Weather in March

The transition of the city's climate becomes noticeable in March. There is an escalation in rainfall and humidity, indicating the onset of the wet season. There is also a slight rise in the minimum temperature of Addis Ababa during March. Nevertheless, regular daylight continues to enhance the façade of the city. The overall weather in March contains elements of warmth, wetness, and humidity.

Temperature

Addis Ababa witnesses its highest temperatures in February and March, reaching an average of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

In Addis Ababa, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation. In Addis Ababa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.8 days and collects up to 873mm (34.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of March, in Addis Ababa, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

Sunshine

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the average sunshine in March is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Addis Ababa are January through May, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa experiences the peak of its temperatures in February and March, when the average high-temperatures rise to 23.3°C (73.9°F).

What are March temperatures in Addis Ababa?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and a low-temperature of 11.2°C (52.2°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Addis Ababa?

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the average relative humidity in March is 53%.

How much does it rain in Addis Ababa in March?

In Addis Ababa, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Addis Ababa have in March?

The average day length in March in Addis Ababa is 12h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Addis Ababa?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, in Addis Ababa, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Addis Ababa?

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Addis Ababa?

January through May, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in March in Addis Ababa?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Addis Ababa is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average temperature in March - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average high temperature in March: 23.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (19.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 11.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is November (7.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average pressure in March - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average pressure in March: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average wind speed in March - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and October (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average humidity in March - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average humidity in March: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average rainfall in March - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average rainfall in March: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (213mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (4mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average rainfall days in March - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average sunshine days in March - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (0.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average UV index in March - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and May (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average cloud cover in March - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average cloud cover in March: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in March
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Average visibility in March - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (7km).

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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