March weather forecastMasaka, Uganda
March
Weather in March
In March, Masaka witnesses a significant shift in the weather outlook. Along with distinctively higher humidity, the apex of rainfall arrives at 93mm (3.66"), rendering it the year's first noticeably wetter month. The increment in precipitation is coupled with a decrease in sunshine hours, creating an overall damp ambiance. Despite the higher precipitation, temperatures remain uniform and the wind speed is relatively stable. March in Masaka, therefore, typically signals the onset of the more substantial rainy phase of the year.Temperature
Masaka's average high-temperature in March is a still warm 26.8°C (80.2°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 27.5°C (81.5°F) of February. Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F) is expected.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In Masaka, Uganda, in March, it is raining for 23.7 days, with typically 93mm (3.66") of accumulated precipitation. In Masaka, Uganda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253.4 days and collects up to 1018mm (40.08") of precipitation.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Masaka is 12h and 7min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:00 EAT.
Sunshine
In Masaka, Uganda, the average sunshine in March is 9h.UV index
January through March, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Masaka. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Masaka, Uganda
- Average high temperature in March: 26.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (23.9°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 17.9°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are February and August (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (16.7°C).
Average pressure in March
Masaka, Uganda
- Average pressure in March: 1010.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.4mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Masaka, Uganda
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.7km/h).
Average humidity in March
Masaka, Uganda
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and November (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (66%).
Average rainfall in March
Masaka, Uganda
- Average rainfall in March: 93mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (159mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (16mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Masaka, Uganda
- Average rainfall days in March: 23.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.6 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Masaka, Uganda
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are January, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Masaka, Uganda
- Average sunshine days in March: 4.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Masaka, Uganda
- Average UV index in March: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, October, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in March
Masaka, Uganda
- Average cloud cover in March: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in March
Masaka, Uganda
- Average visibility in March: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (9km).
