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Ishaka Weather in March

Ishaka in March

The short of it: Ishaka in March averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 14° · rain 100 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Ishaka an average March high of 26°, a low of 14° and some 100 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Ishaka runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Kyamahungu, 11 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Ishaka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 40 mm more rain
Versus April
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KyamahunguWestern Region11 km NNW26°15°106 mm
RubiriziWestern Region27 km N27°16°96 mm
RutomaWestern Region28 km E28°16°82 mm
NyamunukaWestern Region33 km S26°15°76 mm
RukungiriWestern Region40 km SSW26°14°89 mm
NtungamoWestern Region40 km SSE27°15°68 mm
KinoniWestern Region43 km ESE27°16°78 mm
KebisoniWestern Region43 km SSW26°14°80 mm

The Almanac · Ishaka Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Ishaka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°14°57 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
February27°14°60 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
March26°14°100 mm6 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April25°14°118 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
May25°14°69 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
June26°13°40 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°13°30 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°14°93 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
September26°14°131 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October25°14°149 mm6 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November25°14°152 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
December25°14°101 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ishaka in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ishaka in March?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Ishaka?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Ishaka in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Ishaka in March?

Hardly — March nights average 14 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ishaka in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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