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March · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 63/100

Choma in March

Fair · 63/100
High / low25° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation111 mm19 wet days
Cloud cover39%monthly average
16.81° S, 26.99° EElevation 1,317 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goChoma · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63March
Best timeJun–Aug
March: high / low25° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Choma averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 111 mm of precipitation spread over about 19 wet days, with average cloud cover near 39%.

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

March scores 63/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Choma. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 18:28 local time, giving 12 h 12 min of daylight. Days shorten by 29 minutes over the month.

Why 63/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%85%

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

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Zambia's best in March

Where to go in March
Lusaka
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Lusaka

Lusaka Province
25°Mar high
19wet days
62score
Lusaka
Chipata
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Chipata

Eastern Province
25°Mar high
21wet days
61score
Chipata
Monze
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Monze

Southern Province
26°Mar high
18wet days
60score
Monze
Kabwe
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Kabwe

Central Province
26°Mar high
19wet days
59score
Kabwe
·Questions

Choma in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Choma?

March scores 63/100 for Choma, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 25°C with 19 wet days.

How warm is Choma in March?

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

Does it rain a lot in Choma in March?

Choma receives about 111 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 19 days.