March weather forecastKitogani, Tanzania

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderately hot month in Kitogani, Tanzania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.2°C (81°F) and 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 27.2°C (81°F), March is the warmest month.

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kitogani, during March, the rain falls for 24.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 255.1 rainfall days, and 1172mm (46.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of March, in Kitogani, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:27 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

March brings the highest temperatures, with an average high of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and an average low of 27.2°C (81°F).

An average high-temperature, in March, in Kitogani, is 29.9°C (85.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 27.2°C (81°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 36°C (96.8°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

In Kitogani, in March, it is raining for 24.4 days, with typically 111mm (4.37") of accumulated precipitation.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 8min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:27 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

29.6°C

29.9°C

29.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.5km/h

13.7km/h

16.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.9

4.7

1.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Kitogani, Tanzania

Average high temperature in March: 29.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (29.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (26.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 27.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Kitogani, Tanzania

Average pressure in March: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Kitogani, Tanzania

Average wind speed in March: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Kitogani, Tanzania

Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, April, May and November (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Kitogani, Tanzania

Average rainfall in March: 111mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (296mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (31mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Kitogani, Tanzania

Average rainfall days in March: 24.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (27.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kitogani, Tanzania

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kitogani, Tanzania

Average sunshine days in March: 4.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (7.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Kitogani, Tanzania

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Kitogani, Tanzania

Average cloud cover in March: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Kitogani, Tanzania

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (9km).