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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 93/100

Asmara in March

Excellent · 93/100
High / low21° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation48 mm3 wet days
Cloud cover18%monthly average
15.34° N, 38.93° EElevation 2,334 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
When to goAsmara · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec93March
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
March: high / low21° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Asmara averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 48 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 18%.

Days are 1.7° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 1°.

March scores 93/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Asmara.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:33 and sets at 18:35 local time, giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 26 minutes over the month.

Why 93/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%80%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Eritrea's best in March

Where to go in March
Massawa
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Massawa

Northern Red Sea
27°Mar high
2wet days
85score
Massawa
Assab
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2

Assab

Southern Red Sea
29°Mar high
3wet days
76score
Assab
Keren
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3

Keren

Anseba
31°Mar high
2wet days
72score
Keren
·Questions

Asmara in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Asmara?

March scores 93/100 for Asmara, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Asmara in March?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 10°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Asmara in March?

Asmara receives about 48 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 3 days.