March weather forecast
Rakotoane, Lesotho

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Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a comfortable month in Rakotoane, Lesotho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.8°C (64°F) and 6.6°C (43.9°F).

Temperature

Rakotoane starts March with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 17.8°C (64°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from February. Rakotoane, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 6.6°C (43.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Rakotoane, Lesotho, during March, the rain falls for 19.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rakotoane, there are 145.7 rainfall days, and 641mm (25.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Rakotoane is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of March, in Rakotoane, Lesotho, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:03 SAST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rakotoane in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Rakotoane, is 17.8°C (64°F), while the average low-temperature is 6.6°C (43.9°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Rakotoane?

In March, the average relative humidity in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is 71%.

How many days does it rain in March in Rakotoane?

In Rakotoane, Lesotho, in March, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Rakotoane?

January through March and December are months without snowfall in Rakotoane.

Does it snow in Rakotoane in March?

In Rakotoane, Lesotho, in March, it doesn't snow. In April, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Rakotoane have in March?

In March, the average day length in Rakotoane is 12h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Rakotoane?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, in Rakotoane, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:03 SAST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rakotoane have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is 9.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Rakotoane?

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in March in Rakotoane?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average temperature in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in March: 17.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 6.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-1.4°C).

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Average pressure in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average pressure in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in March: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average wind speed in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average humidity in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).

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Average rainfall in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average rainfall in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in March: 68mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (131mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average rainfall days in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in March: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average snowfall in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (45mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average snowfall days in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average sunshine days in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average UV index in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average cloud cover in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in March: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho

Average visibility in March - Rakotoane, Lesotho
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).

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