March weather forecastKwale, Tanzania

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Kwale, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28°C (82.4°F) and max 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

The warmest temperatures occur during March, when averages reach a peak of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low of 28°C (82.4°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is calculated to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March, June, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Kwale, in March, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 98mm (3.86") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 239.9 rainfall days, and 1266mm (49.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kwale, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of March, in Kwale, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:26 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Kwale, Tanzania, is 8.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in Kwale are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during March leads to these advisories:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Kwale records the warmest temperatures in March, averaging a high of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low of 28°C (82.4°F).

In March, in Kwale, the average high-temperature is 29.2°C (84.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 28°C (82.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

March, June, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Kwale.

In March, the average relative humidity in Kwale, Tanzania, is 76%.

In Kwale, during March, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation.

The average day length in March in Kwale is 12h and 8min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:26 EAT.

In Kwale, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Kwale, Tanzania, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Kwale, Tanzania.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Kwale, Tanzania, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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29.2°C

29°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

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16km/h

20.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.5

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1.8

Average UV index

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Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Kwale, Tanzania

Average high temperature in March: 29.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (29.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (25.9°C).

Average low temperature in March: 28°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (28°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (24.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Kwale, Tanzania

Average pressure in March: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Kwale, Tanzania

Average wind speed in March: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (13.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Kwale, Tanzania

Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, June, July and December (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Kwale, Tanzania

Average rainfall in March: 98mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (296mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (26mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Kwale, Tanzania

Average rainfall days in March: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
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: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kwale, Tanzania

Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Kwale, Tanzania

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Kwale, Tanzania

Average cloud cover in March: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Kwale, 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).