March weather forecast
Kagitumba, Rwanda

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Weather in March

March marks the onset of the rainy season in Kagitumba, as seen by the drastic upsurge in rainfall units to 132mm (5.2"). The city experiences an increase in cloud cover, resulting in shorter sunshine hours as compared to the previous months. Despite the rains, the temperatures maintain a steady pattern, ensuring that the climatic conditions remain pleasant. It is notable that the wind speed decreases during this month, enhancing the city's serene atmosphere. The rise in humidity levels reinforces the climatic transformation signalling the arrival of the rainy season.

Temperature

Kagitumba ushers in March with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Kagitumba's average low-temperature for the month of March records at a mild 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Humidity

In Kagitumba, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Kagitumba, in March, during 25 rainfall days, 132mm (5.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kagitumba, Rwanda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 281.7 days and collects up to 1679mm (66.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kagitumba, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:05 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kagitumba, Rwanda, are March through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Kagitumba in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Kagitumba, records 26.3°C (79.3°F), while the low-temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in February is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Kagitumba?

In March, the average relative humidity in Kagitumba, Rwanda, is 73%.

How much does it rain in Kagitumba in March?

In Kagitumba, in March, it is raining for 25 days, with typically 132mm (5.2") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Kagitumba have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Kagitumba?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:05 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kagitumba have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kagitumba?

March through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Kagitumba.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Kagitumba?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Kagitumba, Rwanda, 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 rainfall days
Average daylight
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Average sunshine days
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Average temperature in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda

Average temperature in March - Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average high temperature in March: 26.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (23.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (14.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda

Average pressure in March - Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average pressure in March: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda

Average wind speed in March - Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average wind speed in March: 6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda

Average humidity in March - Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (62%).

Average rainfall in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda

Average rainfall in March - Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall in March: 132mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (240mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (49mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in March - Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall days in March: 25 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (29.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (14.7 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in March - Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average sunshine days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda

Average cloud cover in March - Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average cloud cover in March: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in March
Kagitumba, Rwanda

Average visibility in March - Kagitumba, Rwanda
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May and November (8km).

Kagitumba, Rwanda

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