March weather forecastRutsiro, Rwanda

March

Weather in March

In March, the temperature in Rutsiro dips marginally to an average high of 21.4°C (70.5°F). It represents one of the wettest periods of the year, with a significant average rainfall of 146mm (5.75") spread across 27.4 days. As a result, relative humidity increases to 83%, making the atmosphere feel heavier. Nevertheless, there is still ample daylight to enjoy the rich, green terrain under 12.1 hours of daylight. Travelers are advised to carry rain gear during this period to enjoy the diverse biomes of Rwanda without hindrance.

Temperature

With March's advent, Rutsiro, Rwanda, sees an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F), subtly shifted from February's 21.8°C (71.2°F). In Rutsiro, the March nights cool down to an average low of 13.1°C (55.6°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Rutsiro, in March, during 27.4 rainfall days, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rutsiro, there are 289.8 rainfall days, and 1383mm (54.45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March in Rutsiro, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

January through May, July through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Rutsiro, 21.4°C (70.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 13.1°C (55.6°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

In Rutsiro, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.

In Rutsiro, in March, it is raining for 27.4 days, with typically 146mm (5.75") of accumulated precipitation.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.

In Rutsiro, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.4h.

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

In Rutsiro, Rwanda, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability 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

21.8°C

21.4°C

20.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.7km/h

4.8km/h

5.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.4

2.9

2.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Rutsiro, Rwanda

Average high temperature in March: 21.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (19.6°C).

Average low temperature in March: 13.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (13.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and June (12.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Rutsiro, Rwanda

Average pressure in March: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Rutsiro, Rwanda

Average wind speed in March: 4.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Rutsiro, Rwanda

Average humidity in March: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Rutsiro, Rwanda

Average rainfall in March: 146mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (174mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (41mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Rutsiro, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in March: 27.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (18.5 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rutsiro, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rutsiro, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (10.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (2.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Rutsiro, Rwanda

Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and November (UV index 4).