March weather forecast
Kigali, Rwanda

The weather takes an interesting turn in Kigali during March. The temperature, though largely similar to February, sees a slight dip, going down to 26.9°C (80.4°F) at its peak. However, the number of rainfall days witnesses a notable rise, which makes the air crisp and adds a refreshing touch. This subtle shift in Kigali's atmospheric conditions lends March a slightly wetter, yet appealing, climate. The weather in March thus promises an experience distinct from the first two months of the year.

Temperature

Kigali's shift from February to March is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.9°C (80.4°F), a slight deviation from 27.4°C (81.3°F). In March, the average low-temperature records at a refreshing 15.7°C (60.3°F) during the nights.

Rainfall

In March, in Kigali, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout March, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133 rainfall days, and 951mm (37.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kigali, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March in Kigali, Rwanda, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:06 CAT.

Sunshine

January, March through May, October through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kigali.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Kigali. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 12 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Employ all crucial safeguards, unprotected skin could burn rapidly. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.