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21°C
Feels like 21°C
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Wind: 15 km/h
Weather summary for Africa
05:00, 17/10
Heavy rain

Weather in Africa in March

Is Africa a good place to be right now?

Yes. Africa is around 21°C with a 0% chance of rain, comfortable for sightseeing.

Why the weather in Africa differs from nearby places

Coordinates8.783, 34.509
Best time to visit AfricaJanuary, February, March, November, December

How this weather affects your trip to Africa

Plan around the hours that matter: Africa is easiest to enjoy outside the midday peak, and an indoor option nearby is worth keeping in reserve.

Weather at destinations near Africa

No nearby destination has its own forecast page yet.

Weather warnings for Africa

  • No weather warnings for Africa in the days ahead.

Current weather in Africa

Temperature21°C
Feels like21°C
Humidity89%
Wind15 km/h
Pressure1,014 hPa

Hourly forecast for the next 24 hours

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Heavy rain
💧0% · 💨15
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Rain
💧0% · 💨13
22°
Overcast
💧0% · 💨10
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Overcast
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26°
Rain
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Rain
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Rain
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Heavy rain
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Rain
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Light showers
💧0% · 💨8
26°
Light drizzle
💧0% · 💨10
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Partly cloudy
💧0% · 💨7
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Partly cloudy
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Partly cloudy
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Mainly clear
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Clear sky
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Clear sky
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7-day weather forecast for Africa

DayConditionsHigh / lowRain
Saturday 17/10Light showers26° / 21°0%
Sunday 18/10Showers27° / 20°0%
Monday 19/10Light showers30° / 19°0%
Tuesday 20/10Light showers30° / 20°0%
Wednesday 21/10Partly cloudy31° / 20°0%
Thursday 22/10Light showers33° / 21°0%
Friday 23/10Overcast32° / 21°0%

30-day outlook for Africa

The first days are a real forecast; the rest is a multi-year climate trend, not a day-by-day prediction.

UV index in Africa

0.0 — Low

No protection needed.

Wind in Africa

15 km/h from the North-east, gusting to 0 km/h.

Visibility in Africa

Visibility over the next few hours.

Sunrise and sunset in Africa

Sunrise at 05:30, sunset at 17:25.

Moon phase in Africa

First quarter

Temperature trend in Africa

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● ▲ Temperature (°C) ● ▼ Temperature (°C)

Rainfall trend in Africa

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Climate in Africa through the year

Climate in Africa through the year

TemperatureRainfall
January29 °C0 mm
February30 °C2 mm
March30 °C10 mm
April28 °C45 mm
May26 °C87 mm
June25 °C98 mm
July24 °C127 mm
August24 °C165 mm
September24 °C115 mm
October24 °C79 mm
November25 °C21 mm
December27 °C2 mm

Figures update automatically; the time shown is local to the destination.

Travel scores for Africa today

Travel8.9/10
Outdoors8.6/10
Beach4.9/10
Swimming4.9/10
Photography6.7/10
Sunset5.0/10
Family8.6/10

Best time to visit Africa

The most comfortable month to visit Africa is November.

What to do in Africa today

Today in Africa the comfortable window is the morning and the late afternoon; keep the middle of the day lighter.

Activities suited to this weather

These activities match the conditions in Africa right now.

What to wear in Africa

Pack for the swing between day and night in Africa rather than for the daytime peak alone.

Rain in the next two hours in Africa

Minute-by-minute rain for the next two hours at Africa.

Activity and health index today

How comfortable Africa feels today for exercise, walking and time outdoors.

Environmental risks in Africa

Heat stress, mosquito activity, air stagnation and pollen around Africa.

Golden hour and blue hour in Africa

When the light is best for photography in Africa.

Severe weather centre

Any severe weather affecting Africa in the days ahead.

Weather map of Africa

Live rain, wind, cloud and temperature layers over Africa.

Maps and travel tools for Africa

Discover Africa

Tours and places to stay in Africa

Tours, hotels and resorts in Africa, matched to the season.

Related travel tools

Currency, visa, flights and maps for planning a trip to Africa.

Travel network around Africa

Everything a trip to Africa needs, connected in one place.

Articles about Africa

Guides and trip reports covering Africa.

Featured tours in Africa

Departures and packages that include Africa.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Africa

Where is Africa?

Africa sits at 8.783, 34.509, 8.783, 34.509.

When is the best month to visit Africa?

Across the observed record the most comfortable month in Africa is November, at about 25°C with 21 mm of rain.

Which month is wettest in Africa?

August is the wettest month in Africa, averaging 165 mm.

Is Africa worth visiting in the rainy season?

Yes, with an umbrella and a flexible plan. Rain in Africa usually comes in short bursts rather than lasting all day, so keep an indoor option nearby.

What should I pack for Africa?

Pack for the swing between day and night in Africa: a light layer for the evening and rain cover in the wet season.

Where can I see the Africa forecast for the next 30 days?

On this page. Choose the 30-day view for detailed days followed by the multi-year climate trend for Africa.

Dung Rikzak — Rikzak Travel
Reviewed by Dung Rikzak
Dung Rikzak is a travel specialist at Rikzak Travel who reviews the climate data and travel guidance on this page.

📊 Forecast, air quality and climate observations: Open-Meteo.

🧭 Forecasts come straight from the weather API; the monthly climate figures are averaged over 10 years of observations, then combined with the live forecast.

📍 Coordinates, elevation, population and the administrative chain: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0.

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