March weather forecastWedza, Zimbabwe

March

Weather in March

The weather shifts notably in March with rainfall almost halving to 70mm (2.76"). This month experiences a decline in both temperatures and relative humidity. Despite these apparent drops, the sun continues to shine on most days, albeit for slightly shorter periods. Compared to preceding months, the conditions in March set a noticeably drier tone for the rest of the year.

Temperature

March commences with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F), showing little deviation from February's 25.2°C (77.4°F). In Wedza, the March nights cool down to an average low of 14.4°C (57.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Wedza, in March, during 20.5 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wedza, Zimbabwe, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 711mm (27.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:55 CAT.

Sunshine

In Wedza, the average sunshine in March is 9.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Wedza is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in March leads to these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

During March, Wedza experiences an average high-temperature of 24.7°C (76.5°F) and a low-temperature of 14.4°C (57.9°F).

In Wedza, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

In Wedza, Zimbabwe, in March, it is raining for 20.5 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation.

In Wedza, Zimbabwe, the average day length in March is 12h and 12min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:55 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

25.2°C

24.7°C

23.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9km/h

9.3km/h

9.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.1

8.7

14.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Wedza, Zimbabwe

Average high temperature in March: 24.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.6°C).

Average low temperature in March: 14.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Wedza, Zimbabwe

Average pressure in March: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Wedza, Zimbabwe

Average wind speed in March: 8.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September and October (10.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Wedza, Zimbabwe

Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (43%).

Average rainfall in March
Wedza, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall in March: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (179mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Wedza, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall days in March: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wedza, 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 0min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Wedza, Zimbabwe

Average sunshine days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Wedza, Zimbabwe

Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Wedza, Zimbabwe

Average cloud cover in March: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in March
Wedza, Zimbabwe

Average visibility in March: 8km

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 April (8km).