March weather forecast
Butare, Rwanda

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Weather in March

Transitioning into March, the weather in Butare exhibits marginal change, with negligible increase in temperature. This month has the highest rainfall in the first quarter, with about 125mm (4.92") spread over 27.3 days. This increase in rainy days contributes to a more active cloud formation, which subsequently affects the visibility. However, the wind speeds drop slightly in this month. Due to these conditions, March can be described as the peak of the early yearly wet season.

Temperature

The initiation of March sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. An average low-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F) is recorded in the month of March.

Humidity

In Butare, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Butare, in March, during 27.3 rainfall days, 125mm (4.92") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Butare, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.8 days and collects up to 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Butare, Rwanda, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:07 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Butare?

In March, in Butare, the average high-temperature is 23.8°C (74.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 14°C (57.2°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Butare?

The average relative humidity in March in Butare is 81%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Butare, in March, during 27.3 rainfall days, 125mm (4.92") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Butare have in March?

In Butare, the average day length in March is 12h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:07 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Butare, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Butare, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average temperature in March - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average high temperature in March: 23.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 14°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average pressure in March - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average pressure in March: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average wind speed in March - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average wind speed in March: 5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average humidity in March - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average rainfall in March - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall in March: 125mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in March - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall days in March: 27.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in March - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average sunshine days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average UV index in March - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average cloud cover in March - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Butare, Rwanda

Average visibility in March - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).

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