March weather forecastHarare, Zimbabwe
March
Weather in March
As March ushers in, Harare, Zimbabwe, begins a shift towards a drier climate. A significant drop in rainfall to 52mm (2.05") paves the way for this transition. A comparison with February reveals sunnier days on the horizon, and temperatures largely remain the same. March has moderate temperatures that create a balance between the departing monsoons and the approaching dry season. The reduction in rainfall is matched by a decrease in cloud cover, providing more sunshine hours.Temperature
Harare records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F) in March, maintaining temperature consistency with the previous month. In March, Harare records an average nighttime temperature of 15°C (59°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 17.5 days. Throughout March, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Harare, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 538mm (21.18") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 11min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:57 CAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 9.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in March interprets into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average high temperature in March: 25.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.8°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 15°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.3°C).
Average pressure in March
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average pressure in March: 1014.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average wind speed in March: 8.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).
Average humidity in March
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).
Average rainfall in March
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average rainfall in March: 52mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (151mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average rainfall days in March: 17.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in March
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in March
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average visibility in March: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).
