March Weather in Dar es Salaam

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during March is characterized by an average temperature of 28°C (82°F). Highs can soar to 32°C (90°F), while lows may dip to 24°C (76°F). Typically, the humidity level in Dar es Salaam throughout March hovers around 76%.

24°C (76°F)

Minimum temperature

28°C (82°F)

Average temperature

32°C (90°F)

Maximum temperature

76%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In March, Dar es Salaam averages 157 mm (6.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 20 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 7 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 34 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 52% probability of sunny days during this period.

157 mm (6.2 inches)

Precipitation

20 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 34 minutes

Sunshine hours

52%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In March, the UV Index in Dar es Salaam reaches a maximum of 15, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 5 9 13 15 14 12 8 4 2 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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