Average weather for Kampala in March
It's hot in March in Kampala with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Kampala with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 21°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 20°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
Since it cools down at night, it’s a good idea to wear layers.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Kampala is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Because temperatures drop in the evening, wearing layers is recommended.
In March, there is an average of 129 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Kampala in March |
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30°C | 11°C | |
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31°C | 14°C | |
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28°C | -5°C | |
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129 mm | 63 mm | |
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12 days | 10 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Kampala?
Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Kampala. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 40°C in 2022, Kampala reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Kampala
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in March for Kampala, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Kampala
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Kampala, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect about 12 days of precipitation in Kampala.
Daily UV index in March in Kampala
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Kampala, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Kampala over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Kampala, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in March in Kampala over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Kampala, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in March for Kampala
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kampala. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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Average weather in Kampala by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kampala. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.