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March · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 54/100

Kolwezi in March

Fair · 54/100
High / low25° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation212 mm24 wet days
Cloud cover62%monthly average
10.71° S, 25.47° EElevation 1,485 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goKolwezi · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54March
Best timeMay–Jul
March: high / low25° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Kolwezi averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 212 mm of precipitation spread over about 24 wet days, with average cloud cover near 62%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change.

March scores 54/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Kolwezi. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:23 and sets at 18:33 local time, giving 12 h 10 min of daylight. Days shorten by 18 minutes over the month.

Why 54/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%47%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Democratic Republic of the Congo's best in March

Where to go in March
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Kipushi

Haut-Katanga
26°Mar high
26wet days
55score
Kipushi
Lubumbashi
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Lubumbashi

Haut-Katanga
26°Mar high
26wet days
54score
Lubumbashi
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Goma

North Kivu
23°Mar high
25wet days
54score
Goma
Masisi
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Masisi

North Kivu
24°Mar high
23wet days
53score
Masisi
·Questions

Kolwezi in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Kolwezi?

March scores 54/100 for Kolwezi, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 25°C with 24 wet days.

How warm is Kolwezi in March?

Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 17°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Kolwezi in March?

Kolwezi receives about 212 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 24 days.