March weather forecast
Gatumba, Burundi

March

Weather in March

A noticeable change sweeps over Gatumba's weather as it moves from February to March. March registers a peak in terms of rainfall, with the average rising dramatically to 154mm (6.06"). Despite the surge in rain, this is not the wettest month of the year for the city. High humidity levels coupled with the increased rainfall make this a particularly moist time of the year. The transition from the rains of February to increased precipitation in March is interrupted by periods of sunshine, which remain relatively constant.

Temperature

Gatumba's March reports an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.4°C (74.1°F), exhibiting a minor difference from February. During March, Gatumba records an average temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 29.2 days. Throughout March, 154mm (6.06") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 256.8 rainfall days, and 1091mm (42.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gatumba, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Gatumba is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during March translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?
The high-temperature, in March, in Gatumba, is 23.4°C (74.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 13.8°C (56.8°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.
How much does it rain in March?
In Gatumba, during March, the rain falls for 29.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 154mm (6.06") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Gatumba have in March?
In Gatumba, the average day length in March is 12h and 8min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Gatumba have in March?
In Gatumba, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.6h.
When is the highest UV index in Gatumba?
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in March?
In Gatumba, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Gatumba, Burundi
Average temperature in March
Gatumba, Burundi
  • Average high temperature in March: 23.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 13.8°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 (12.4°C).

Average pressure in March - Gatumba, Burundi
Average pressure in March
Gatumba, Burundi
  • Average pressure in March: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February, October and November (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Gatumba, Burundi
Average wind speed in March
Gatumba, Burundi
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.5km/h).

Average humidity in March - Gatumba, Burundi
Average humidity in March
Gatumba, Burundi
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (62%).

Average rainfall in March - Gatumba, Burundi
Average rainfall in March
Gatumba, Burundi
  • Average rainfall in March: 154mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (167mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (9mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Gatumba, Burundi
Average rainfall days in March
Gatumba, Burundi
  • Average rainfall days in March: 29.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gatumba, Burundi
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gatumba, Burundi
  • 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: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March - Gatumba, Burundi
Average sunshine days in March
Gatumba, Burundi
  • Average sunshine days in March: 1.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.8 days).

Average UV index in March - Gatumba, Burundi
Average UV index in March
Gatumba, Burundi
  • 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).

Average cloud cover in March - Gatumba, Burundi
Average cloud cover in March
Gatumba, Burundi
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in March - Gatumba, Burundi
Average visibility in March
Gatumba, Burundi
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (8km).

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