Weather in March in Zimbabwe
Are you planning a trip a to Zimbabwe in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Zimbabwe in March?
March in Zimbabwe generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Harare at 27°C to very warm in Lower Zambezi National Park at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Lower Zambezi National Park and 16°C in Harare.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kwekwe with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Lower Zambezi National Park with 148 mm.Average sunshine
The city Harare usually sees around 235 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Zimbabwe for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Zimbabwe climate page.
Where to go in Zimbabwe in March
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Zimbabwe?
Harare
In March Harare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Bulawayo
In March Bulawayo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Mutare
In March Mutare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Gweru
In March Gweru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kwekwe
In March Kwekwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Zimbabwe?
We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Zimbabwe. Typically, the climate in Harare is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Zimbabwe is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Harare. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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