Nungwi weather in March
March in Nungwi: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#10 of 12 months in Nungwi · #559 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 29°C
- Nights
- 27°C
- Wet days
- 17
- Sun
- 10.4 h
- Humidity
- 80%
- Daylight
- 12 h
Traveller notes on Nungwi in March
Other months in Nungwi
Zanzibar forum threads describe January as the middle of the hot, dry season here - genuinely humid but with little rainfall, and posters rated January/February alongside July/August as some of the best windows for wind-driven water sports on the island. That said, regulars noted wind in Nungwi specifically picks up and drops off unpredictably through the year, making it impossible to count on rideable conditions every day even in a favorable month - Paje on the east coast was mentioned as generally more consistently windy than Nungwi. Kitesurfing infrastructure has expanded here too, with schools now operating directly out of Nungwi rather than only the traditional east-coast spots.
Forum posters describe September as excellent - falling within Zanzibar's dry season - with little to no rain and sea temperatures around 25-26C. Posters do note that early September's very dry conditions start giving way as the month progresses into the lighter 'short rains' that build through October-November, so the back half of September can see the occasional short, morning shower before clearing to a bright, sunny afternoon - nothing like the heavier 'long rains' that hit March-May. Since September counts as Zanzibar's cooler winter season, posters recommend packing a light sweater or pashmina for cooler evenings even though daytime beach conditions stay warm and comfortable.
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Nungwi climate normals — March
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nungwi in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsRamadan, Eid al-Fitr, April short break in Tanzania(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nungwi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherNungwi's best weather comes in February, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Nungwi in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
17 Feb – 19 MarClosuresNungwi's fishing village keeps the fast, with daytime kitchens shut there even as the beach hotels serve guests as normal. Source ↗
- Holiday
Eid al-Fitr
20–23 MarRamadan & EidCrowdedLocal families fill the public stretches of Nungwi's beach for four days of celebration at the end of the fast, alongside the usual resort crowd. Source ↗
- Season
Masika, the long rains
20 Mar – 31 May · usuallyMonsoonClosuresThe wettest stretch of the year empties the beach: several guesthouses close for refurbishment and the dive centres cut back their schedules, but what stays open is at its cheapest.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nungwi — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Nungwi?
Nungwi in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Nungwi?
- March in Nungwi: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Nungwi on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Nungwi in March?
- In March, Nungwi averages a daily high of 29.2°C and a low of 26.6°C, with about 118.8 mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nungwi in March?
- Nungwi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in March.
Within 300 km: Mombasa's Green turtle nesting around 1 Mar – 31 Jul, and Zanzibar's Eid al-Fitr on 20–23 Mar.