March weather forecast
Tsumkwe, Namibia

Tsumkwe welcomes March with cooling temperatures and a striking retreat in rainfall from the preceding months. Nudged towards a drier climate, the city records an average rainfall of 69mm (2.72") over nine days in March. The temperature highs reduce gradually, coupled with a slight decrease in daylight hours. Under the canvas of the calming weather, Tsumkwe's wildlife and vegetation flourish. The transition creates a sense of balance between the experience of a hot, wet start of the year and the forthcoming months of milder weather.

Temperature

The onset of March marks an average high-temperature of a still hot 30°C (86°F), hardly differing from February's 31°C (87.8°F). From significant daily highs, Tsumkwe's nights in March cool down to an average low-temperature of 18°C (64.4°F).

Rainfall

In Tsumkwe, during March, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 65 rainfall days, and 467mm (18.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Tsumkwe is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:39 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January through March, November and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 12 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure all key precautions. Defense against sun exposure is critical. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Despite the overcast weather, sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 should be applied liberally and reapplied often, particularly after swimming or an outdoor workout.