Lodja weather in March
In March, Lodja sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 131 mm of rain across 20.6 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Lodja's 12th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lodja's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 131 mm
- 20.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:35 AM – 6:36 PM
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.46 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
Lodja is city in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical March day in Lodja reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
| 13 | 30 | 22 |
| 14 | 30 | 22 |
| 15 | 30 | 22 |
| 16 | 30 | 22 |
| 17 | 30 | 22 |
| 18 | 30 | 22 |
| 19 | 30 | 22 |
| 20 | 30 | 22 |
| 21 | 30 | 22 |
| 22 | 30 | 22 |
| 23 | 30 | 22 |
| 24 | 30 | 22 |
| 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 26 | 30 | 22 |
| 27 | 30 | 22 |
| 28 | 30 | 22 |
| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 30 | 22 |
How March really feels in Lodja
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Lodja weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 112 | 18.3 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 103 | 17 | 12.1 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 30° / 22° | 131 | 20.6 | 12 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 29° / 22° | 140 | 21.7 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 85 | 16.3 | 11.8 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 31° / 21° | 29 | 6.7 | 11.8 | 5.0 |
| Jul | 31° / 21° | 24 | 5.2 | 11.8 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 30° / 21° | 73 | 14.9 | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 30° / 21° | 118 | 21.5 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 146 | 24.4 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 148 | 23.7 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 29° / 21° | 132 | 21.4 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in March, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 84%.
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| Clearer (%) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Cloudier (%) | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 86 |
| 2 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 16 | 84 |
| 6 | 16 | 84 |
| 7 | 16 | 84 |
| 8 | 16 | 84 |
| 9 | 15 | 85 |
| 10 | 15 | 85 |
| 11 | 15 | 85 |
| 12 | 15 | 85 |
| 13 | 15 | 85 |
| 14 | 15 | 85 |
| 15 | 14 | 86 |
| 16 | 15 | 85 |
| 17 | 15 | 85 |
| 18 | 15 | 85 |
| 19 | 15 | 85 |
| 20 | 15 | 85 |
| 21 | 15 | 85 |
| 22 | 15 | 85 |
| 23 | 15 | 85 |
| 24 | 15 | 85 |
| 25 | 17 | 83 |
| 26 | 17 | 83 |
| 27 | 17 | 83 |
| 28 | 17 | 83 |
| 29 | 18 | 82 |
| 30 | 19 | 81 |
| 31 | 19 | 81 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Lodja gets around 131 mm of rain over 20.6 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 67% and peaks near 70% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 |
| 2 | 63 |
| 3 | 64 |
| 4 | 64 |
| 5 | 64 |
| 6 | 65 |
| 7 | 65 |
| 8 | 65 |
| 9 | 66 |
| 10 | 66 |
| 11 | 66 |
| 12 | 66 |
| 13 | 67 |
| 14 | 67 |
| 15 | 67 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 67 |
| 18 | 67 |
| 19 | 68 |
| 20 | 68 |
| 21 | 68 |
| 22 | 68 |
| 23 | 68 |
| 24 | 68 |
| 25 | 68 |
| 26 | 69 |
| 27 | 69 |
| 28 | 69 |
| 29 | 69 |
| 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 70 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 96% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 2 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 3 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 4 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 5 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 6 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 7 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 8 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 9 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 10 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 11 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 12 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 13 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 14 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 15 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 16 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 17 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 18 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 19 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 20 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 21 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 22 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 23 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 24 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 25 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 26 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 27 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 28 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 29 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 31 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
Wind in March
Winds average 4 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:37 AM to 6:31 AM, and sunset from 6:41 PM to 6:30 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:41 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:37 | 6:41 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:36 | 6:40 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:36 | 6:40 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:36 | 6:40 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:36 | 6:40 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:36 | 6:39 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:36 | 6:39 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:39 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:38 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:38 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:37 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:37 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:37 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:36 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:36 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:36 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:35 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:35 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:34 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:34 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:34 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:32 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:31 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:31 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:31 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:30 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:30 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.46 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.89 kWh/m² to a high of 5.57 kWh/m² in February across the year — March's 5.46 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit Lodja?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Lodja.
What to pack for Lodja in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Lodja sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 21 days see rain.
UV index in Lodja in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lodja peaks around March 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 10 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Lodja in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lodja is worst in July — around 228 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 21.5× the cleanest month (November, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 18 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 103 | 228 | 57 | 21 | 13 | 11 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 21 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 22 | Moderate |
| Jun | 103 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 228 | Very unhealthy |
| Aug | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Lodja?
Lodja sits at 3.5°S, 23.6°E, 478 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Lukula, 50 km away.
Topography around Lodja
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lodja.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lodja has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 86 m around an average of 456 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 180 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 304 m.
The land around Lodja is covered by trees (58%) and artificial surfaces (29%) within 3 km, trees (69%) and grassland (24%) within 16 km, and trees (84%) within 80 km.
Democratic Republic of the Congo travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 42% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $807
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 12%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 34.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 400
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Lodja (-3.521°, 23.6005°, elevation 478 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).