When to go · Axum

Axum in March

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Feb). Across Ethiopia: Still mostly dry; Adwa Day (2 Mar); short rains can start late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Medium; Ethiopia overall
Prices: Medium; Ethiopia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodEthiopia month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Feb). Across Ethiopia: Still mostly dry; Adwa Day (2 Mar); short rains can start late in the month.

March is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

AxumHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 3 days

Ethiopia overall: Still mostly dry; Adwa Day (2 Mar); short rains can start late in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Axum, side by side.

First month

Second month

March: Outside the best window (Oct–Feb). Across Ethiopia: Still mostly dry; Adwa Day (2 Mar); short rains can start late in the month.

January: Inside Axum's best window: Oct–Feb.

Axum: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.