March weather forecast
Kagitumba, Rwanda

March

Weather in March

March marks the onset of the rainy season in Kagitumba, as seen by the drastic upsurge in rainfall units to 132mm (5.2"). The city experiences an increase in cloud cover, resulting in shorter sunshine hours as compared to the previous months. Despite the rains, the temperatures maintain a steady pattern, ensuring that the climatic conditions remain pleasant. It is notable that the wind speed decreases during this month, enhancing the city's serene atmosphere. The rise in humidity levels reinforces the climatic transformation signalling the arrival of the rainy season.

Temperature

The transition from February to March sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. In Kagitumba, the average low-temperature during the month of March is a moderate 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Kagitumba, in March, during 25 rainfall days, 132mm (5.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 281.7 rainfall days, and 1679mm (66.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kagitumba, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:05 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are March through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kagitumba in March?
Kagitumba in March has an average high-temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in February is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In Kagitumba, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.
How much does it rain in March?
In Kagitumba, in March, during 25 rainfall days, 132mm (5.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In March, the average day length is 12h and 7min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:05 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 9h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are March through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
In Kagitumba, 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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Average temperature in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average high temperature in March: 26.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (23.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (14.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average pressure in March: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average wind speed in March: 6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (62%).

Average rainfall in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall in March: 132mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (240mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (49mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall days in March: 25 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (29.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (14.7 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average sunshine days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average UV index in March: 5

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

Average cloud cover in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average cloud cover in March: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May and November (8km).

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