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Matonga Weather in March

Matonga in March

The short of it: Matonga in March averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 17° · rain 112 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

March in Matonga brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 17°, with about 112 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Matonga runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Nyakabindi, 30 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Matonga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus February
1° colder, 46 mm more rain
Versus April
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NyakabindiSimiyu30 km SSW30°18°110 mm
MaswaSimiyu35 km SSW30°18°109 mm
BundaMara47 km NNW29°18°113 mm
BariadiSimiyu48 km SSW30°18°104 mm
IssenyeMara51 km NNE30°18°98 mm
NyamuswaMara54 km N29°17°107 mm
ButiamaMara70 km N28°17°109 mm
MaguMwanza74 km WSW29°18°116 mm

The Almanac · Matonga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Matonga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°17°71 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
February30°17°66 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
March30°17°112 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April29°18°117 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May28°17°49 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June29°16°25 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°15°5.0 mm15 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°15°20 mm12 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°16°25 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October30°17°43 mm11 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
November29°18°94 mm10 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
December28°17°92 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matonga in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matonga in March?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Matonga?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Matonga in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Matonga in March?

Hardly — March nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matonga in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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