Mpika weather in March (Zambia)

What's the typical weather in Mpika for March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Mpika generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 26°C. At night, it falls to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Mpika in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 180 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 Mpika climate page with graphs.

 

Mpika, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 189 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

Where to go in Zambia in March

Find out more about the weather in Zambia 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

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