Ukunda weather in March
In March, Ukunda sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 54 mm of rain across 13.5 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% 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 Ukunda's 7th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ukunda's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- 13.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:31 AM – 6:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.23 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Ukunda is human settlement.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical March day in Ukunda reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and about 2°C warmer than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 25 |
| 2 | 33 | 25 |
| 3 | 33 | 25 |
| 4 | 32 | 25 |
| 5 | 32 | 25 |
| 6 | 32 | 25 |
| 7 | 32 | 25 |
| 8 | 32 | 25 |
| 9 | 32 | 25 |
| 10 | 32 | 25 |
| 11 | 32 | 25 |
| 12 | 32 | 25 |
| 13 | 32 | 25 |
| 14 | 32 | 25 |
| 15 | 32 | 25 |
| 16 | 32 | 25 |
| 17 | 32 | 25 |
| 18 | 32 | 25 |
| 19 | 32 | 25 |
| 20 | 32 | 25 |
| 21 | 32 | 25 |
| 22 | 32 | 25 |
| 23 | 32 | 25 |
| 24 | 32 | 25 |
| 25 | 32 | 25 |
| 26 | 32 | 25 |
| 27 | 32 | 25 |
| 28 | 32 | 25 |
| 29 | 31 | 25 |
| 30 | 31 | 25 |
| 31 | 31 | 25 |
How March really feels in Ukunda
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.
Ukunda weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 25° | 24 | 4.5 | 12.2 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 32° / 25° | 16 | 3.4 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 32° / 25° | 54 | 13.5 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 30° / 25° | 134 | 24 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| May | 28° / 24° | 220 | 23.6 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 27° / 23° | 93 | 20.3 | 11.8 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 27° / 22° | 74 | 20.4 | 11.8 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 27° / 22° | 61 | 19.3 | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 52 | 17.5 | 12 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 29° / 23° | 85 | 16.9 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 30° / 24° | 74 | 16.9 | 12.2 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 31° / 25° | 59 | 14.1 | 12.2 | 4.2 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 33%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 | 31 |
| 2 | 68 | 32 |
| 3 | 68 | 32 |
| 4 | 67 | 33 |
| 5 | 67 | 33 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 67 | 33 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 67 | 33 |
| 10 | 67 | 33 |
| 11 | 67 | 33 |
| 12 | 68 | 32 |
| 13 | 68 | 32 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 70 | 30 |
| 18 | 70 | 30 |
| 19 | 69 | 31 |
| 20 | 69 | 31 |
| 21 | 69 | 31 |
| 22 | 68 | 32 |
| 23 | 68 | 32 |
| 24 | 66 | 34 |
| 25 | 66 | 34 |
| 26 | 65 | 35 |
| 27 | 64 | 36 |
| 28 | 63 | 37 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
| 31 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Ukunda gets around 54 mm of rain over 13.5 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 44% and peaks near 68% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 68 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 25 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 5 | 27 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 30 |
| 8 | 31 |
| 9 | 32 |
| 10 | 34 |
| 11 | 35 |
| 12 | 36 |
| 13 | 37 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 42 |
| 17 | 44 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 47 |
| 20 | 49 |
| 21 | 51 |
| 22 | 53 |
| 23 | 54 |
| 24 | 56 |
| 25 | 58 |
| 26 | 60 |
| 27 | 62 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 65 |
| 30 | 67 |
| 31 | 68 |
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 65% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Miserable (%) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 82 | 16 |
| 2 | 2 | 81 | 17 |
| 3 | 2 | 80 | 18 |
| 4 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 5 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 6 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 7 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 8 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 9 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 10 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 11 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 12 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 13 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 14 | 1 | 67 | 32 |
| 15 | 1 | 66 | 33 |
| 16 | 1 | 64 | 35 |
| 17 | 1 | 63 | 36 |
| 18 | 0 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 0 | 60 | 40 |
| 20 | 0 | 59 | 41 |
| 21 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
| 22 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
| 23 | 0 | 55 | 45 |
| 24 | 0 | 54 | 46 |
| 25 | 0 | 53 | 47 |
| 26 | 0 | 53 | 47 |
| 27 | 0 | 52 | 48 |
| 28 | 0 | 52 | 48 |
| 29 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 31 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
Wind in March
Winds average 10 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 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 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | 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 6:32 AM to 6:28 AM, and sunset from 6:38 PM to 6:26 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:38 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:37 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:37 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:37 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:36 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:36 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:36 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:35 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:35 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:31 | 6:35 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:34 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:34 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:33 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:33 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:33 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:32 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:32 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:31 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:31 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:31 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:30 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:30 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:28 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:28 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:27 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:27 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:26 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:26 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.23 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.62 kWh/m² to a high of 6.57 kWh/m² in February across the year — March's 6.23 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ukunda
In March, Ukunda sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ukunda sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Ukunda's rainy season runs April–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Ukunda?
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 Ukunda. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ukunda in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Ukunda sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ukunda in March
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in March at about 29°C and coldest in August near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Ukunda 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 Ukunda peaks around March 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 10 (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) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ukunda 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 Ukunda is worst in January — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (October, 12 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) | 22 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 21 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 21 | Moderate |
Where is Ukunda?
Ukunda sits at 4.3°S, 39.6°E, 30 m above sea level, in Kenya. The nearest listed city is Diani Beach, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Ukunda
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ukunda.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ukunda has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 56 m around an average of 25 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 397 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 800 m.
The land around Ukunda is covered by trees (60%) within 3 km, water (41%) and trees (37%) within 16 km, and water (42%), grassland (22%) and shrubs (20%) within 80 km.
Kenya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,363
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.9
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 28.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 593
- Religion
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 Ukunda (-4.2929°, 39.564°, elevation 30 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).