March weather forecast
Kariba, Zimbabwe

March, the first month of the autumn in Kariba, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.6°C (69.1°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

In Kariba, the average high-temperature in March is relatively the same as in February - a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F). The average low-temperature, in March, is 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like', 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature', or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Additional factors like differences in body mass, height, and shape, metabolic differences, pregnancy, and activity influence one's weather impression. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Kariba, Zimbabwe, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kariba, in March, during 20.6 rainfall days, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kariba, there are 121 rainfall days, and 532mm (20.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kariba, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:07 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

January through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 6 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.