Addis Ababa Weather in March

What's the weather like in Addis Ababa (Ādīs Ābeba) in March 2024?

The climate in Addis Ababa during March can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Addis Ababa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Addis Ababa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.3°C 73.9°F
Nightly temperature 8.7°C 47.7°F
Average temperature 16°C 60.8°F
Daily sunshine 9 hrs
Avg rainfall 74 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 27.3°C 81.2°F
Humidity 48%
Windspeed 4.7kph 3 mph

On average March is the 6th driest month of the year in Addis Ababa with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa average temperature in March

March rainfall

Addis Ababa average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Addis Ababa average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Addis Ababa in March 2024.

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Addis Ababa weather stats

Addis Ababa weather statistics
Hottest month: May 23°C 73.4°F
Driest month: December 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: December 10.1hrs
Coldest month: December 20.9°C 69.6°F
Wettest month: August 281mm 11.1ins
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