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Marka Weather in March

Marka in March

The short of it: Marka in March averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 23° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

March in Marka brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 23°, with about 6.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Marka runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Qoryooley, 28 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Marka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
1° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
QoryooleyLower Shabeelle28 km WNW34°23°6.0 mm
AfgooyeLower Shabeelle61 km NE35°23°8.0 mm
MogadishuBanaadir73 km ENE34°22°4.0 mm
WanlaweynLower Shabeelle101 km N38°24°7.0 mm
BuurhakabaBay143 km NNW37°23°9.0 mm
JawharMiddle Shabele143 km NE36°23°7.0 mm
MahaddayweyneMiddle Shabele163 km NNE34°22°7.0 mm
BaidoaBay199 km NW37°22°11 mm

The Almanac · Marka Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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March
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Marka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°21°1.0 mm19 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
February32°22°0.0 mm17 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
March33°23°6.0 mm14 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
April33°24°97 mm14 km/h12 h 9 min✦
May32°23°88 mm14 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
June30°22°69 mm18 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
July29°21°60 mm18 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
August29°21°39 mm18 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
September30°22°14 mm16 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October31°23°34 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
November31°22°70 mm12 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
December32°22°14 mm17 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Marka in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marka in March?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Marka?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Marka in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Marka in March?

Hardly — March nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marka in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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