Monthly climate guide

Arusha weather in March

Expect hot weather in Arusha in March: afternoons reach about 30°C (86°F), while nights drop to around 18°C (65°F). Around 116 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as February and 2°C warmer than April.

What stands out in March

Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 12°C apart.
Just 70 km apart, but Arusha runs about 3°C cooler than Moshi this month.

Avg high

30°C

86°F

Avg low

18°C

65°F

Rainfall

116 mm

wet

Humidity

70%

relative

Sky

64%

cloud · often cloudy

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Arusha weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Arusha
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	30°C / 86°F	18°C / 64°F	107 mm	66%	56%
February	31°C / 87°F	18°C / 64°F	95 mm	65%	54%
March	30°C / 86°F	18°C / 65°F	116 mm	70%	64%
April	28°C / 82°F	18°C / 64°F	177 mm	79%	75%
May	26°C / 78°F	16°C / 61°F	109 mm	82%	66%
June	26°C / 78°F	14°C / 58°F	21 mm	77%	59%
July	26°C / 80°F	14°C / 57°F	12 mm	70%	52%
August	28°C / 82°F	15°C / 58°F	17 mm	67%	52%
September	30°C / 85°F	15°C / 60°F	25 mm	62%	44%
October	30°C / 87°F	17°C / 62°F	88 mm	64%	54%
November	29°C / 85°F	18°C / 64°F	193 mm	72%	67%
December	29°C / 84°F	18°C / 64°F	132 mm	73%	64%

What to pack for March

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
Water-resistant shoes

Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit Arusha?

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Other Tanzania cities in March

Moshi

33° / 20°C · 95 mm

Tanga

30° / 28°C · 91 mm

Dodoma

28° / 18°C · 138 mm

Nungwi

29° / 28°C · 114 mm

Morogoro

29° / 21°C · 223 mm

Zanzibar

30° / 28°C · 123 mm

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Arusha in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Arusha?

March is one of the wetter months in Arusha, with about 116 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Arusha in March?

Average highs are about 30°C (86°F) and average lows about 18°C (65°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Arusha in March?

Arusha typically gets around 116 mm of rain in March — wet.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Arusha (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.