March · Uganda
Best time to visit Kampala in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kampala in March
Average temperature 24°C, 213 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 213 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Kampala scores 6.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 213 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Green hills of lakeside capital energy peak in June-August and December-February.
March in Kampala — workable with trade-offs
Trail conditions at 24°C (74°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in March; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 213 mm, but with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Kampala — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kampala in March?
- In March, Kampala averages 24°C, 213 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Kampala?
- March earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kampala in March?
- Expect about 213 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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