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Mandera Weather in March

Mandera in March

The short of it: Mandera in March averages a high of 39 °C (101 °F) and a low of 25 °C (78 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 39° · low 25° · rain 14 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

March in Mandera brings afternoons near 39° and nights around 25°, with about 14 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Mandera, with afternoons near 39°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 5 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Mandera runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Beled Hawo, 3 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

March in Mandera, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
1° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus April
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Beled HawoGedo3 km ESE39°26°14 mm
RamuMandera County70 km W38°24°16 mm
LuuqGedo78 km E41°26°14 mm
GarbahaarreyGedo79 km SSE39°25°18 mm
DhamasGedo105 km SSW37°23°22 mm
LafeyMandera County115 km SW37°23°23 mm
YeedBakool147 km ENE39°23°12 mm
WaajidBakool155 km E39°23°12 mm

The Almanac · Mandera Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
✦✦✦✦✦

The height of summer in Mandera, with afternoons near 39°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Mandera by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January37°23°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
February38°24°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
March39°25°14 mm11 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
April36°25°84 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦
May36°25°28 mm12 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
June35°24°0.0 mm15 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
July34°23°1.0 mm15 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
August35°23°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
September36°24°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October35°24°51 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
November34°23°55 mm7 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
December35°23°13 mm9 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mandera in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mandera in March?

Days average 39 °C (101 °F) and nights 25 °C (78 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Mandera, with afternoons near 39°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Mandera?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Mandera in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 5 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Mandera in March?

Hardly — March nights average 25 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mandera in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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