Botswana Weather in March: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In March, Botswana has a warm climate with an average temperature of 22.6°C (72.7°F). Daily highs reach an average of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and overnight lows an average of 16.9°C (62.5°F). Temperatures feel similar to the averages, ranging from a high of 29.4°C (84.9°F) to a low of 16.9°C (62.5°F). March is towards the end of Botswana’s rainy season, with an average precipitation of 1.73mm and a precipitation probability of 48.4% over 15 days. Rain is the most common type of precipitation, occurring on average 2.8 days throughout the month. The country experiences moderate to high winds, with an average wind speed of 21.4 km/h (13.3 mph) and gusts up to 35.5 km/h (22.1 mph). The average humidity is 69.3%. The weather in Botswana in March is characterized by partly cloudy skies, with an average cloud cover of 39.9%. Visibility is good, with an average of 10.7 kilometers (6.7 miles). The average atmospheric pressure is 1017.1 mb. March is a sunny month in Botswana, with an average of 10.7 daylight hours. The UV index is high, with an average of 9.3, posing a moderate risk of sunburn (10.6).
What is the temperature in Botswana in March?
Average air temperature in Botswana is 22.6°C (72.6°F) in March. The outside temperature in Botswana feels like 22.6°C (72.7°F) on a typical March day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 29.5°C (85.1°F) and feels like 29.4°C (84.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 16.9°C (62.5°F) which feels like 16.9°C (62.5°F).
How hot is Botswana in March?
The hot temperature in March in Botswana rises to 34°C (93.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 69.3% humidity. During hottest days of March it feels like 33 °C (91.4°F). The average maximum temp in Botswana is 29.5°C (91.4°F) during day time in March.
How cold is Botswana in March?
The coldest temp in Botswana in March drops to 14°C (57.2°F) during the cold nights. With 21.4km/h (13.3mph) winds and 69.3% humidity it feels like 14°C (57.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 16.9°C (62.5°F) during night time in March.
Does it rain in Botswana in March?
Yes, it rains for 15 days in Botswana in March averaging 1.73 mm of precipitation. Botswana has a 48.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of March.
How much does it rain in Botswana throughout March?
Botswana has 1.73 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in March. It rains for an average of 15 days out of the entire month.
Is Botswana windy in March?
The average speed of wind in Botswana during March is 21.4km/h (13.3mph) and average windgust is 35.5km/h (22mph). On some days in March wind can reach up to 51.8km/h (32.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Botswana in March?
Most days of March the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Botswana.
What are the humidity levels in Botswana in March?
The average humidity levels in Botswana in March are 69.3%. Daily humidity levels in Botswana range from 50.9% to 87.8% during March.
How many hours of daylight are in Botswana in March?
Botswana has 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight in March on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Botswana in March is at 6:17:49 and the sunset is at 18:31:38.
What is the cloud coverage in Botswana in March?
Clouds cover 39.9% of the sky on average throughout March in Botswana. The cloud coverage ranges from 5.9% to 93.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in March in Botswana?
The average UV index in Botswana is 9.3 in March. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 4 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Botswana in March?
The average solar radiation is 263.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Botswana during March. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 71 W/m2 to 318.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during March in Botswana?
The average solar energy during March in Botswana is 22.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 6 MJ/m2, to 27.7 MJ/m2 during March.
Are there severe weather risks in Botswana in March?
Yes, there is a 10.6% risk for severe weather in Botswana in March.
What is the air pressure in Botswana in March?
On average the air pressure in Botswana in March is 1017.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1014.8 mb to 1020.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Botswana in March?
The average daylight visibility in Botswana in March is 10.7 km (6.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10 km (6.2 miles) to 13.5 km (8.4 miles) throughout March.
What is the dew point in Botswana in March?
The average dew point in Botswana during March is 15.9°C (60.6°F).
Where is the data for Botswana climate in March coming from?
The climate data for Botswana in March is collected from the following weather stations.
- SIR SERETSE KHAMA INTERNATIONAL, BC
- MADIKWE GAME RESERVE, SF
- FBSK