March weather forecast
Uganda

March signals a shift in Uganda's climate as the country transitions from the dry season to the first rainy season of the year. This season lasts from March to May and is characterized by increased precipitation across the country. Despite the upsurge in rainfall, average temperatures remain stable, ranging from 21°C (69.8°F) to 27°C (80.6°F).

Major cities like Kampala and Entebbe experience similar weather conditions, with temperatures hovering between 20°C (68°F) to 27°C (80.6°F) and 19°C (66.2°F) to 27°C (80.6°F) respectively. Rainfall starts to increase notably, particularly in the latter half of the month. The rain showers during this period can be heavy but are often interspersed with periods of sunshine.

Comparatively, March witnesses a distinct change in weather from the preceding month of February. The shift from the dry season to the rainy season brings a significant increase in precipitation, with monthly averages ranging from 130mm (5.12") to 170mm (6.69"). The rain showers become more frequent and intense as the month progresses, leading to a more humid and cooler atmosphere compared to the previous months.

While March marks the beginning of the rainy season in Uganda, it does not bring any snowfall due to the country's location along the equator. Instead, the country experiences increased rainfall that reinvigorates the landscape, turning it into a vibrant green spectacle. Despite the uptick in rainfall, the temperatures remain comfortably warm, making March a scenic time to explore the country's lush landscapes and thriving wildlife.

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• Kampala - March »
  Kampala in March experiences considerably more rainfall compared to the previous month of February, leading to higher humidity levels. Visitors should note that in March, the temperatures range from a warm high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) to a minimum of 17.8°C (64°F) with a higher relative humidity of 76%, and a significant increase in rainfall, reaching up to 39mm (1.54") over 18.7 days.
• Entebbe - March »
  The month with the shortest days in Entebbe is March, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Entebbe is March, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
• Mbarara - March »
  On the first day of March in Mbarara sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 19:13. In Mbarara, in March, it is raining for 25 days, with typically 132mm (5.2") of accumulated precipitation.
• Mbale - March »
  The months with the highest UV index in Mbale are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. In Mbale during March, the rain falls for 21.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 136mm (5.35") of precipitation.
• Masaka - March »
  In Masaka in March, during 23.7 rainfall days, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the highest UV index in Masaka are January through March, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Gulu - March »
  In Gulu during March, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. The shift into March in Gulu, Uganda, records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.5°C (90.5°F), subtly varied from February's 34.2°C (93.6°F).
• Lira - March »
  In Lira, in March, during 14.1 rainfall days, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lira, in March, during 14.1 rainfall days, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Fort Portal - March »
  With a slightly lower high temperature of 27.4°C (81.3°F) and a low of 15.2°C (59.4°F) compared to the previous month, March presents increasingly wet conditions in Fort Portal, Uganda. March in Fort Portal, marked by an average low-temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F), indicates a large temperature drop from the daytime peak.
• Hoima - March »
  On the first day of March in Hoima sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:09. Hoima commences March with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month.
• Soroti - March »
  This significant rise in rainfall explains the surge in relative humidity for this month, making March the turning point for the weather in Soroti, Uganda. In Soroti in March, during 16.6 rainfall days, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Arua - March »
  In March, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 36°C (96.8°F). With March's arrival, Arua's weather records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), marking little difference from February's 33.4°C (92.1°F).