March · Namibia
Best time to visit Etosha National Park in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Etosha National Park in March
Average temperature 27°C, 62 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 49% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 49%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Etosha National Park scores 6.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Etosha National Park in northern Namibia circles a salt pan, with self-drive game viewing and floodlit waterholes.
March in Etosha National Park — middling scores, decent value
March averages 27°C (81°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 62 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Etosha National Park in March?
- In March, Etosha National Park averages 27°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Etosha National Park?
- March earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Etosha National Park in March?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 49% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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