March weather forecastAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
March
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.
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 12h and 6min
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 24min
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: 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: 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: 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: 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).
