Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Ngorongoro in March
Little changes in Ngorongoro from February: highs stay near 76°F (24°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), and about 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 68/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 76°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 6.0 in (153 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What March feels like
Highs settle around 76°F (24°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 58°F (15°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 6.0 in (153 mm) across the month.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – October.
- Comfort slips from 78/100 in February to 68/100.
- Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 76°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.0 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ngorongoro in March
With 6.0 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Olduvai Gorge Museum
Museum at the gorge where the Leakeys found early human fossils, with a talk over the site.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 6.0 in of rain.
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Small Nomad Tanzania camp on the crater's western rim, serving set meals with views across the crater floor.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 6.0 in of rain.
Lake Magadi
Shallow soda lake on the crater floor where flamingos feed and hippos wallow.
Ngoitokitok Springs
Spring-fed pool on the crater floor used as a picnic stop, with hippos nearby.
Gibb's Farm
Coffee farm and lodge near Karatu serving lunches built on its own organic gardens.
Nearby in March
- Serengeti in March~76 mi · highs 82°F, 5.6 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Maasai Mara in March~121 mi · highs 84°F, 5.8 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Nairobi in March~160 mi · highs 83°F, 2.5 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,006 m to Ngorongoro's ~1,756 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Ngorongoro in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Ngorongoro?
It's middling, scoring 68/100. The best months are June – October, at up to 95. Expect highs of 76°F (24°C) and 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain. Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Ngorongoro in March?
Average highs are 76°F (24°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ngorongoro in March?
Yes: about 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1134 mm).
What should I pack for Ngorongoro in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 76°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.0 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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