March weather forecast
Harare, Zimbabwe

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The magnificent cityscape of Harare city, Zimbabwe
The magnificent cityscape of Harare city, Zimbabwe

Weather in March

As March ushers in, Harare, Zimbabwe, begins a shift towards a drier climate. A significant drop in rainfall to 52mm (2.05") paves the way for this transition. A comparison with February reveals sunnier days on the horizon, and temperatures largely remain the same. March has moderate temperatures that create a balance between the departing monsoons and the approaching dry season. The reduction in rainfall is matched by a decrease in cloud cover, providing more sunshine hours.

Temperature

With the transition into March, Harare notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F), reflecting the conditions of the previous month. During March, the nighttime temperature in Harare, Zimbabwe, averages of 15°C (59°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Harare, in March, during 17.5 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Harare, Zimbabwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.6 days and collects up to 538mm (21.18") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Harare, Zimbabwe, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of March, in Harare, Zimbabwe, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:57 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Harare?

The high-temperature, in March, in Harare, records 25.5°C (77.9°F), while the low-temperature is 15°C (59°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Harare?

The average relative humidity in March in Harare, Zimbabwe, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Harare in March?

In Harare, in March, during 17.5 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Harare?

In Harare, Zimbabwe, the average day length in March is 12h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Harare?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:57 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Harare?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Harare, Zimbabwe, is 9.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Harare?

In Harare, Zimbabwe, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average temperature in March - Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Average high temperature in March: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.3°C).

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Average pressure in March
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average pressure in March - Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Average pressure in March: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average wind speed in March - Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average humidity in March - Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).

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Average rainfall in March
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall in March - Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall in March: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (151mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall days in March - Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average sunshine days in March - Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average UV index in March - Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in March
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average cloud cover in March - Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in March
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average visibility in March - Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).

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