March weather forecast
Democratic Republic of Congo

As the calendar turns to March in the Democratic Republic of Congo, there's a shift in the weather pattern, especially in the central rainforest region. Cities like Mbandaka and Kisangani, situated in this region, begin to transition from the dry season to the wet season. Consequently, rainfall begins to increase, with averages climbing to 120mm (4.72"), marking a significant change from the drier conditions in February. Temperatures remain steady, with averages around 25°C (77°F).

Contrarily, the savannah regions, including cities like Kananga and Lubumbashi, continue in their wet season during March. The average precipitation remains relatively high, with monthly totals between 150mm (5.91") and 200mm (7.87"). Temperatures maintain their usual range, averaging from 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).

For the higher-altitude regions, such as Bukavu near the Rwenzori Mountain Range, March brings little change. Daytime temperatures continue to range from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F), with nighttime temperatures often dropping further.

March is thus a transitional month for the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly for the rainforest region. The shift from the dry to the wet season in this area contrasts with the persisting wet conditions in the savannah regions, contributing to the country's diverse weather patterns. The climatic conditions across the Democratic Republic of Congo continue to exhibit their fascinating contrast as March unfolds.

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• Kinshasa - March »
  The months with the highest UV index are January, March through May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In March, the rain falls for 27.3 days.
• Mbuji-Mayi - March »
  Throughout March, in Mbuji-Mayi 202mm (7.95") of precipitation is accumulated. March weather in Mbuji-Mayi sees the most rainfall compared to other months, with an average of 202mm (7.95").
• Kisangani - March »
  With March's arrival, Kisangani's weather records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.6°C (92.5°F), marking little difference from February's 34.7°C (94.5°F). The months with the lowest UV index in Kisangani are March, June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Kananga - March »
  In Kananga, in March, during 24.5 rainfall days, 103mm (4.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kananga, in March, during 24.5 rainfall days, 103mm (4.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Goma - March »
  On the first day of March in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:19. In Goma during March, the rain falls for 27.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 146mm (5.75") of precipitation.
• Bukavu - March »
  The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderately hot month in Bukavu with an average temperature ranging between min 13.3°C (55.9°F) and max 24.1°C (75.4°F). In Bukavu during March, the rain falls for 30.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 130mm (5.12") of precipitation.
• Matadi - March »
  January, March through May, August, September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo. In Matadi in March, during 24 rainfall days, 92mm (3.62") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mbandaka - March »
  March and September, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, are months with the shortest days in Mbandaka. In Mbandaka in March, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 150mm (5.91") of accumulated precipitation.
• Butembo - March »
  January through March, July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo. In Butembo, during March, the rain falls for 26.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 158mm (6.22") of precipitation.
• Kolwezi - March »
  On the first day of March in Kolwezi, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:39. The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, during March are 24.4°C (75.9°F) and 16°C (60.8°F) respectively.