March weather forecast
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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Weather in March

The transition from February to March is marked by a significant decrease in rainfall, going down to 22mm (0.87"). Temperatures continue their subtle drop in March, which might warrant a light pullover during evening strolls. However, this cooler weather does not coincide with less daylight or a decrease in sunshine hours. Wind speeds follow a similar path as the previous months, ensuring a light, refreshing breeze. Summed up, March delivers stable, pleasant weather conducive to enjoying various activities in Bulawayo.

Temperature

Bulawayo marks the arrival of March with an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.4°C (79.5°F), hardly different from February's 26.7°C (80.1°F). Throughout March, Bulawayo witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 16.2°C (61.2°F).

Humidity

In Bulawayo, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout March, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bulawayo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.6 days and collects up to 274mm (10.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:06 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

January, March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Bulawayo. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in March transforms into this advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Bulawayo in March?

In March, in Bulawayo, the average high-temperature is 26.4°C (79.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°C (61.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How many days does it rain in March in Bulawayo?

In Bulawayo, in March, during 9.2 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bulawayo have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Bulawayo?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:06 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Bulawayo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average temperature in March - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average high temperature in March: 26.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9°C).

Average pressure in March
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average pressure in March - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average pressure in March: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average wind speed in March - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average humidity in March - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in March
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall in March - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall in March: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall days in March - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average sunshine days in March - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average UV index in March - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average UV index in March: 6

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

Average cloud cover in March
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average cloud cover in March - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average cloud cover in March: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in March
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average visibility in March - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (9km).

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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