March weather forecast
Democratic Republic of Congo

As the calendar turns to March in the Democratic Republic of Congo, there's a shift in the weather pattern, especially in the central rainforest region. Cities like Mbandaka and Kisangani, situated in this region, begin to transition from the dry season to the wet season. Consequently, rainfall begins to increase, with averages climbing to 120mm (4.72"), marking a significant change from the drier conditions in February. Temperatures remain steady, with averages around 25°C (77°F).

Contrarily, the savannah regions, including cities like Kananga and Lubumbashi, continue in their wet season during March. The average precipitation remains relatively high, with monthly totals between 150mm (5.91") and 200mm (7.87"). Temperatures maintain their usual range, averaging from 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).

For the higher-altitude regions, such as Bukavu near the Rwenzori Mountain Range, March brings little change. Daytime temperatures continue to range from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F), with nighttime temperatures often dropping further.

March is thus a transitional month for the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly for the rainforest region. The shift from the dry to the wet season in this area contrasts with the persisting wet conditions in the savannah regions, contributing to the country's diverse weather patterns. The climatic conditions across the Democratic Republic of Congo continue to exhibit their fascinating contrast as March unfolds.

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• Kinshasa - March »
  In Kinshasa in March, it is raining for 27.3 days, with typically 115mm (4.53") of accumulated precipitation. The months with the highest UV index are January, March through May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Mbuji-Mayi - March »
  On the first day of March in Mbuji-Mayi sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:44. In Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo, in March, 202mm (7.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kisangani - March »
  In March, in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo, the rain falls for 23.8 days. In Kisangani, during March, the rain falls for 23.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 117mm (4.61") of precipitation.
• Kananga - March »
  In Kananga, during March, the rain falls for 24.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation. In Kananga, during March, the rain falls for 24.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.
• Goma - March »
  In Goma in March, during 27.4 rainfall days, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. March boasts of the highest rainfall in Goma with a significant rise to an average of 146mm (5.75"), from February's 79mm (3.11"), indicative of the peak of the wet season.
• Bukavu - March »
  In Bukavu during March, the rain falls for 30.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 130mm (5.12") of precipitation. March, the first month of the autumn in Bukavu, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.1°C (75.4°F) and min 13.3°C (55.9°F).
• Matadi - March »
  With an average high-temperature of 32.2°C (90°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F), March is the warmest month in Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo. In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Matadi are 32.2°C (90°F) and 22.8°C (73°F) respectively.
• Mbandaka - March »
  In Mbandaka during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 150mm (5.91") of precipitation. In Mbandaka, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 150mm (5.91") of precipitation.
• Butembo - March »
  The months with the highest UV index in Butembo are January through March, July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. In Butembo the average day length in March is 12h and 7min.
• Kolwezi - March »
  The high-temperature in Kolwezi during March is 24.4°C (75.9°F) and the low-temperature is 16°C (60.8°F). The average relative humidity in March in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, is 88%.