March Weather in Lilongwe

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Lilongwe, Malawi, during March is characterized by an average temperature of 21°C (71°F). Highs can soar to 29°C (84°F), while lows may dip to 16°C (60°F). Typically, the humidity level in Lilongwe throughout March hovers around 84%.

16°C (60°F)

Minimum temperature

21°C (71°F)

Average temperature

29°C (84°F)

Maximum temperature

84%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In March, Lilongwe averages 175 mm (6.9 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 20 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 4 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 19% probability of sunny days during this period.

175 mm (6.9 inches)

Precipitation

20 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 4 minutes

Sunshine hours

19%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In March, the UV Index in Lilongwe reaches a maximum of 16, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 4 8 12 15 16 14 11 6 3 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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