Uganda weather in March
Planning a getaway to Uganda this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Uganda in March?
Uganda has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Kisoro at 24°C to very warm in Murchison Falls National Park at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Murchison Falls National Park and 14°C in Kisoro.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kidepo Valley National Park with an average of 50 mm to heavy rainfall in Kasese with 338 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 158 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kampala. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at March's conditions in Uganda, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Uganda's yearly weather, check out our Uganda climate page.
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Average weather in Kampala
In March Kampala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Entebbe
In March Entebbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Jinja
In March Jinja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Mbarara
In March Mbarara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Masaka
In March Masaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Uganda?
We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Uganda. Typically, the climate in Kampala is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Uganda is in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December with generally pleasant weather in Kampala. In contrast, April and May tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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