March weather forecastGathanje, Kenya

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Gathanje, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.3°C (59.5°F) and max 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

The shift to March signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F), subtly varied from February's 27°C (80.6°F). Gathanje experiences a steady low-temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F) throughout March.

Humidity

In Gathanje, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.

Rainfall

In Gathanje, during March, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 241.5 rainfall days, and 676mm (26.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Gathanje, in March, the average high-temperature is 26.8°C (80.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.3°C (59.5°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In Gathanje, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.

In March, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout March, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Gathanje, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

27°C

26.8°C

24.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.1km/h

12.3km/h

9.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.4

9.4

1.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Gathanje, Kenya

Average high temperature in March: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.4°C).

Average low temperature in March: 15.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Gathanje, Kenya

Average pressure in March: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Gathanje, Kenya

Average wind speed in March: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Gathanje, Kenya

Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in March
Gathanje, Kenya

Average rainfall in March: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (28mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Gathanje, Kenya

Average rainfall days in March: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gathanje, Kenya

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

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

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gathanje, Kenya

Average sunshine days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Gathanje, Kenya

Average UV index in March: 5

The month with the highest UV index is September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 5).