Kampala weather in March (Uganda)

How is the weather in Kampala in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Kampala typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C.

Kampala in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 158 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April and May tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kampala, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 175 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
SunshineSunshine 158 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uganda in March

Find out more about the weather in Uganda 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 Kampala 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
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kampala.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Uganda? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Uganda. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.