March weather forecastHarar, Ethiopia

March

Weather in March

As winter gives way to spring, the temperatures in Harar show a minor increase, making the weather rather agreeable. However, the frequency of rainfall days almost doubles in comparison to February, leading to more humid conditions overall. There is a discernable upshot in cloud cover, raising it to 18%, which gives a partly cloudy outlook to the city. Despite this, the city doesn’t lose its charm and remains appealing with good visibility, and reasonable wind speeds. Sunshine hours see a slight dip, making room for more cloud cover and rainfall.

Temperature

March brings the highest temperatures, with an average high of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and an average low of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 47%.

Rainfall

In Harar, Ethiopia, during March, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation. In Harar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.6 days and collects up to 897mm (35.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Harar, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:21 EAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

Harar's March weather, with an average high temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and an average low temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

The high-temperature, in March, in Harar, records 26.8°C (80.2°F), while the low-temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F).

In Harar, the average relative humidity in March is 47%.

In Harar, during March, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 5min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:21 EAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

January through May, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In Harar, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average high temperature in March: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (16.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (13.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average pressure in March: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average humidity in March: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (43%).

Average rainfall in March
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average rainfall in March: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (160mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.6 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
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 May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and May (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average cloud cover in March: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (9km).