Kampala weather in March (Uganda)

How is March weather typically in Kampala? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In March, Kampala tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 27°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 20°C.

Precipitation

Kampala in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 158 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 158 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uganda in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.