March · Tanzania
Best time to visit Arusha in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Arusha in March
Average temperature 23°C, 93 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.0/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 93 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Arusha scores 8.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 23°C, 93 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Arusha sits beneath Mount Meru as the staging town for Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and northern Tanzania safaris.
March holds up well in Arusha — 3rd best month
March averages 23°C (73°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Rainfall runs 93 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.
It scores 8/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? October scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Arusha in March?
- In March, Arusha averages 23°C, 93 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Arusha?
- March earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Arusha in March?
- Expect about 93 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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