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 »
  In Entebbe, Uganda, during March, the rain falls for 23.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 131mm (5.16") of precipitation. Transitioning from February to March, Entebbe observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F), differing subtly from the previous month.
• Mbarara - March »
  In Mbarara, during March, the rain falls for 25 days and regularly aggregates up to 132mm (5.2") of precipitation. March's presence in Mbarara records an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.3°C (79.3°F), closely mirroring February's climate.
• 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. In Masaka in March, it is raining for 23.7 days, with typically 93mm (3.66") of accumulated precipitation.
• Gulu - March »
  On the first day of March in Gulu sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 19:05. In Gulu, in March, during 14.7 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Lira - March »
  In Lira, during March, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. In Lira, the nighttime temperature registers a significant drop from daytime peaks to an average of 19.6°C (67.3°F) in March.
• 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. In Fort Portal, during March, the rain falls for 27.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 198mm (7.8") of precipitation.
• Hoima - March »
  In Hoima during March, the rain falls for 21.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. In Hoima, during March, the rain falls for 21.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.
• 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 March, the average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 38°C (100.4°F).
• Arua - March »
  The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is calculated to be 36°C (96.8°F). On the last day of March, in Arua, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:04 EAT.