Choma weather in March (Zambia)

How is the weather in Choma in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Choma generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Choma in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 226 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Choma, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 133 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 226 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zambia in March

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

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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 Choma in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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