March weather forecast
Mwinilunga, Zambia

March

Weather in March

March in Mwinilunga witnesses a gradual diminishing trend in rainfall, paving the way for the subsiding of the wet season. Despite this, March still shares the similar overcast conditions observed in the prior months. The monthly average temperature rises slightly, touching on a new high for this period. March’s weather offers an impression of a pendulum swinging between the wet and the drying seasons. With lowering rainfall, the city begins to experience the initial signs of the upcoming transition towards drier conditions.

Temperature

The beginning of March records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), marking a negligible difference from February's 24.6°C (76.3°F). March brings an average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F) to Mwinilunga.

Humidity

In Mwinilunga, Zambia, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In Mwinilunga, during March, the rain falls for 29 days and regularly aggregates up to 208mm (8.19") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.4 rainfall days, and 1187mm (46.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:26 CAT.

Sunshine

In Mwinilunga, the average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June, November 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?
The high-temperature, in March, in Mwinilunga, records 24.8°C (76.6°F), while the low-temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In Mwinilunga, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In March, the rain falls for 29 days. Throughout March, 208mm (8.19") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Mwinilunga have 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 06:24 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:26 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Mwinilunga have in March?
In Mwinilunga, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average temperature in March
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in March: 24.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.8°C).

Average pressure in March - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average pressure in March
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average pressure in March: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average wind speed in March
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and November (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in March - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average humidity in March
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (31%).

Average rainfall in March - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average rainfall in March
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in March: 208mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (231mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average rainfall days in March
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in March: 29 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (30.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
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: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average sunshine days in March
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in March: 1.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.2 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are July, August, September and October (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (UV index 5).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in March - Mwinilunga, Zambia
Average visibility in March
Mwinilunga, 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, February, March and December (6km).

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