March weather forecastButare, Rwanda

March

Weather in March

Transitioning into March, the weather in Butare exhibits marginal change, with negligible increase in temperature. This month has the highest rainfall in the first quarter, with about 125mm (4.92") spread over 27.3 days. This increase in rainy days contributes to a more active cloud formation, which subsequently affects the visibility. However, the wind speeds drop slightly in this month. Due to these conditions, March can be described as the peak of the early yearly wet season.

Temperature

The initiation of March sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. An average low-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F) is recorded in the month of March.

Humidity

In Butare, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Butare, in March, during 27.3 rainfall days, 125mm (4.92") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Butare, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.8 days and collects up to 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Butare, Rwanda, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:07 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In March, in Butare, the average high-temperature is 23.8°C (74.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 14°C (57.2°F).

The average relative humidity in March in Butare is 81%.

In Butare, in March, during 27.3 rainfall days, 125mm (4.92") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:07 CAT.

In Butare, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.8h.

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

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

In Butare, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

24°C

23.8°C

22.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6km/h

5.6km/h

5.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

2.8

3.7

3.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average high temperature in March: 23.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 14°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 (12.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average pressure in March: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average wind speed in March: 5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average rainfall in March: 125mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in March: 27.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Butare, Rwanda

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).