March weather forecast
Ndola, Zambia

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Weather in March

March in Ndola signifies a considerable deduction in rainfall levels compared to previous months, dropping to 124mm (4.88"), which in turn fuels a decline in relative humidity. With the onset of the dry season, wind speeds slightly rise, visibly stirring the city's foliage and creating a sense of kinetic vibrancy. Frequent sunrises and clearer skies remain the hallmark of March as the excessive cloud cover gives way. As the monsoon influence wanes, Ndola starts to display patterns of a drier climate. Consequently, March paves the way for a substantial shift in Ndola's weather narrative.

Temperature

Ndola in March witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F), indicating a slight variation from February's 25°C (77°F). Ndola temperatures generally rest at a low of 16.2°C (61.2°F) during the March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In Ndola, in March, it is raining for 23.2 days, with typically 124mm (4.88") of accumulated precipitation. In Ndola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 743mm (29.25") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:08 CAT.

Sunshine

In Ndola, the average sunshine in March is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ndola are January, March through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in March translates into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 16.2°C (61.2°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, in Ndola, the rain falls for 23.2 days. Throughout March, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:08 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ndola is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ndola, Zambia

Average temperature in March - Ndola, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in March: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10°C).

Average pressure in March
Ndola, Zambia

Average pressure in March - Ndola, Zambia
  • Average pressure in March: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Ndola, Zambia

Average wind speed in March - Ndola, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Ndola, Zambia

Average humidity in March - Ndola, Zambia
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (31%).

Average rainfall in March
Ndola, Zambia

Average rainfall in March - Ndola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in March: 124mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (183mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Ndola, Zambia

Average rainfall days in March - Ndola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in March: 23.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ndola, Zambia

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ndola, Zambia
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ndola, Zambia

Average sunshine days in March - Ndola, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Ndola, Zambia

Average UV index in March - Ndola, Zambia
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Ndola, Zambia

Average cloud cover in March - Ndola, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in March
Ndola, Zambia

Average visibility in March - Ndola, Zambia
  • Average visibility in March: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

Ndola, Zambia

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