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March · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 57/100

Luanshya in March

Fair · 57/100
High / low26° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation171 mm21 wet days
Cloud cover43%monthly average
13.14° S, 28.42° EElevation 1,238 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goLuanshya · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57March
Best timeMay–Jul
March: high / low26° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Luanshya averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 171 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 43%.

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

March scores 57/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Luanshya. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 18:22 local time, giving 12 h 11 min of daylight. Days shorten by 22 minutes over the month.

Why 57/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%90%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%78%

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

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Luanshya this month

Ndola
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Ndola

Copperbelt · 31 km NE
26°Mar high
24wet days
58score
Ndola
Kitwe
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Kitwe

Copperbelt · 43 km NW
26°Mar high
24wet days
55score
Kitwe
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Kalulushi

Copperbelt · 48 km NW
26°Mar high
24wet days
56score
Kalulushi
ivTop of the table

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Where to go in March
Choma
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1

Choma

Southern Province
25°Mar high
19wet days
63score
Choma
Lusaka
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2

Lusaka

Lusaka Province
25°Mar high
19wet days
62score
Lusaka
Chipata
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3

Chipata

Eastern Province
25°Mar high
21wet days
61score
Chipata
Monze
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4

Monze

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

Luanshya in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Luanshya?

March scores 57/100 for Luanshya, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 26°C with 21 wet days.

How warm is Luanshya in March?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 17°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Luanshya in March?

Luanshya receives about 171 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 21 days.