SeasonMapNungwi weather in March
Tanzania
March in Nungwi: hot, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Nungwi · #456 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nungwi climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 80°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 98 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
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).
Fair weatherNungwi's best weather comes in February, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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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: hot, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Nungwi on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Nungwi in March?
- In March, Nungwi averages a daily high of 29.1°C and a low of 26.4°C, with about 97.8 mm of rain over roughly 15.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nungwi in March?
- Nungwi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in March.
Other months in Nungwi
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Similar destinations in East Africa — March
Within 300 km: Mombasa's Green turtle nesting around 1 Mar – 31 Jul, and Zanzibar's Eid al-Fitr on 20–23 Mar.