March weather forecastLilongwe, Malawi
March
Weather in March
Step into March, and Lilongwe's climate starts to show signs of moderating rainfall and humidity. The change in weather characteristics from February is evident with March being significantly drier and less humid. Sunlight hours increase, and temperatures remain moderately warm, hinting at the upcoming changes in atmospheric phenomena. The rainfall witnessed in this month is 129mm (5.08"), substantially lower than in the preceding months. The city starts to bloom under the gentle sun, and lighter showers as March signs off the wettest period of the year.Temperature
Lilongwe's average high-temperature marks a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F) with the advent of March, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. March is noted for a mean low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In March, in Lilongwe, the rain falls for 25.8 days. Throughout March, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Lilongwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 807mm (31.77") of precipitation.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:48 CAT.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine in Lilongwe is 8.2h.UV index
January through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 5 during March translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Lilongwe, Malawi
- Average high temperature in March: 25.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.8°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 16.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.9°C).
Average pressure in March
Lilongwe, Malawi
- Average pressure in March: 1012.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Lilongwe, Malawi
- Average wind speed in March: 6.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in March
Lilongwe, Malawi
- Average humidity in March: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (44%).
Average rainfall in March
Lilongwe, Malawi
- Average rainfall in March: 129mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (211mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Lilongwe, Malawi
- Average rainfall days in March: 25.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lilongwe, Malawi
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Lilongwe, Malawi
- Average sunshine days in March: 4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (1.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Lilongwe, Malawi
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and July (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in March
Lilongwe, Malawi
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in March
Lilongwe, Malawi
- Average visibility in March: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (7km).
