March weather forecastMasaka, Rwanda

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderately hot month in Masaka, Rwanda, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.6°C (78.1°F) and min 15°C (59°F).

Temperature

Upon the onset of March, Masaka witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.6°C (78.1°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. During March in Masaka, the average low-temperature is recorded at a moderate 15°C (59°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Masaka, in March, during 27.5 rainfall days, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Masaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 279 days and collects up to 1291mm (50.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

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 18:15. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:06 CAT.

Sunshine

In Masaka, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In March, in Masaka, the average high-temperature is 25.6°C (78.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 15°C (59°F).

In Masaka, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In Masaka, during March, the rain falls for 27.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 124mm (4.88") of precipitation.

The average day length in March is 12h and 7min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:06 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.9h.

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

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

26.3°C

25.6°C

23.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.9km/h

5.5km/h

5.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.2

1.8

0.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Masaka, Rwanda

Average high temperature in March: 25.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 15°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (13.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Masaka, Rwanda

Average pressure in March: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Masaka, Rwanda

Average wind speed in March: 4.9km/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 November (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Masaka, Rwanda

Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in March
Masaka, Rwanda

Average rainfall in March: 124mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (186mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Masaka, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in March: 27.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and November (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.8 days).

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

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 0min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Masaka, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Masaka, Rwanda

Average UV index in March: 5

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

Average cloud cover in March
Masaka, Rwanda

Average cloud cover in March: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Masaka, Rwanda

Average visibility in March: 9km

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