March weather forecast
Mtwara, Tanzania

March sees a small spike in rain levels, going up to 196mm (7.72"), as compared to the previous month. Thus, the weather of Mtwara, Tanzania becomes humid. Climate remains fairly unchanged, maintaining a typical warm tropical coastal demeanour. The sea temperature sees a slight increase, thereby maintaining favorable conditions for swimming and beach-going. The continuation of this moderately humid weather pattern throughout March predicts a similar outlook for April.

Temperature

January through April, October through December, with an average high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F), are the warmest months.

Rainfall

In Mtwara, in March, during 20 rainfall days, 196mm (7.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mtwara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 1102mm (43.39") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F), March is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: For any water activity, the surface water temperatures in the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed excellent and incredibly pleasant for longer durations.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of March, in Mtwara, Tanzania, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:23 EAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is March, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 12 in March interprets into the following advice:
Enforce every vital precaution. Those with light skin could endure burns in a matter of minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. After a swim or an outdoor workout, generously apply and reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is significantly increased by the reflection of the water and sand.