March · Ethiopia
Best time to visit Addis Ababa in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Addis Ababa in March
Average temperature 18°C, 73 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.6/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Addis Ababa scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 73 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Addis Ababa sits high in the Ethiopian highlands, with museums, coffee ceremonies, and Africa's diplomatic quarter.
March in Addis Ababa — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 73 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Addis Ababa at 8.6/10 (6th of 12), just behind January at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Addis Ababa in March?
- In March, Addis Ababa averages 18°C, 73 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Addis Ababa?
- March earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Addis Ababa in March?
- Expect about 73 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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