March weather forecast
Chingola, Zambia

March

Weather in March

Transitioning towards drier conditions, weather in March shows a reduction in both rainfall and relative humidity from the high levels seen in February. Despite dip in rainfall, temperatures remain consistent with previous months, providing a welcoming environment for outdoor activities. Sunshine hours begin to extend, hinting at the impending dryer months. Pressure shows a small but noticeable upswing. Wind speed consistently stays above the levels seen in January and February.

Temperature

March is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 24.5°C (76.1°F) at the peak and 16.5°C (61.7°F) at the base.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Chingola, in March, it is raining for 28.2 days, with typically 211mm (8.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Chingola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.4 days and collects up to 1148mm (45.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?
March, with its high-temperature average of 24.5°C (76.1°F) and a low-temperature average of 16.5°C (61.7°F), is the coldest month in Chingola.
What is the average March temperature?
The average high-temperature, in March, in Chingola, is 24.5°C (76.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F).
What are the most humid months in Chingola?
The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity is 89%.
How much does it rain in March?
In Chingola, in March, it is raining for 28.2 days, with typically 211mm (8.31") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In March, the average day length is 12h and 10min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in March?
In Chingola, Zambia, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Chingola?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in March?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Chingola, Zambia
Average temperature in March
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in March: 24.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (24.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (10.7°C).

Average pressure in March - Chingola, Zambia
Average pressure in March
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average pressure in March: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Chingola, Zambia
Average wind speed in March
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in March - Chingola, Zambia
Average humidity in March
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average humidity in March: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

Average rainfall in March - Chingola, Zambia
Average rainfall in March
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in March: 211mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (247mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Chingola, Zambia
Average rainfall days in March
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in March: 28.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chingola, Zambia
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March - Chingola, Zambia
Average sunshine days in March
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in March: 2.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (0.8 days).

Average UV index in March - Chingola, Zambia
Average UV index in March
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March - Chingola, Zambia
Average cloud cover in March
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in March - Chingola, Zambia
Average visibility in March
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average visibility in March: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (6km).

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