March · Eritrea
Best time to visit Asmara in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Asmara in March
Average temperature 17°C, 32 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 50% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
- Humidity
- 50%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Asmara scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 32 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Asmara is Eritrea's highland capital, recognized for Italian modernist architecture, broad avenues, cafés, markets, and a dry, elevated climate.
March in Asmara — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 32 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Asmara at 9.8/10 (5th of 12), just behind June at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Asmara in March?
- In March, Asmara averages 17°C, 32 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Asmara?
- March earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Asmara in March?
- Expect about 32 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 50% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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