Kigali weather in March (Rwanda)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kigali during March? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During March, Kigali usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Kigali in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 165 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Kigali. January, February, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kigali climate page with graphs.

 

Kigali, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 165 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Rwanda in March

Find out more about the weather in Rwanda and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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