March weather forecast
Gikongoro, Rwanda

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Weather in March

March comes in with higher rainfall than February, improving on its 108mm (4.25") to reach 125mm (4.92"). This further increase in rainfall marks the city's transition towards its major rainy season. It brings more cloudy days, resulting in a drop in the city's sunlight hours. As a result, temperatures remain relatively high, with the differences being non-significant from February. March persists on the early year's pattern of almost constant visibility registered at 8km (5mi).

Temperature

The commencement of March brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F), marking an inconsequential divergence from February. Gikongoro's nighttime temperature in March falls to an average of 14°C (57.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Gikongoro is 81%.

Rainfall

In Gikongoro, in March, during 27.3 rainfall days, 125mm (4.92") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 272.8 rainfall days, and 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Gikongoro is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of March, in Gikongoro, Rwanda, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:08 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Gikongoro. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gikongoro in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Gikongoro, is 23.8°C (74.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 14°C (57.2°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Gikongoro?

In March, the average relative humidity in Gikongoro, Rwanda, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Gikongoro in March?

In Gikongoro, Rwanda, in March, during 27.3 rainfall days, 125mm (4.92") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gikongoro have in March?

In March, the average day length in Gikongoro, Rwanda, is 12h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Gikongoro?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:08 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gikongoro have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Gikongoro is 8.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Gikongoro?

The months with the highest UV index in Gikongoro are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

When is the lowest UV index in Gikongoro?

The months with the lowest UV index in Gikongoro, Rwanda, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in March in Gikongoro?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Gikongoro, Rwanda, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average temperature in March - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average high temperature in March: 23.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 14°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.8°C).

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Average pressure in March
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average pressure in March - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average pressure in March: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average wind speed in March - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average wind speed in March: 5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average humidity in March - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

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Average rainfall in March
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average rainfall in March - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall in March: 125mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in March - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall days in March: 27.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in March - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average sunshine days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average UV index in March - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in March
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average cloud cover in March - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in March
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average visibility in March - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).

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