Weather in March in Zambia
Are you planning a trip a to Zambia in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Zambia in March?
March in Zambia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Mpika at 26°C to very warm in Chikomba at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Chikomba and 17°C in Mpika. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Livingstone with an average of 96 mm to heavy rainfall in Mwinilunga with 231 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 250 hours of sunshine in Livingstone. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Zambia in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Zambia climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Zambia?
Livingstone
In March Livingstone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lusaka
In March Lusaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chingola
In March Chingola generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kitwe
In March Kitwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Woodlands
In March Woodlands generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°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 Zambia?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Zambia with overall pleasant weather in Livingstone. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Zambia is in April, May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Livingstone. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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