March weather forecast
Punakha, Bhutan

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Weather in March

March brings a warming trend to Punakha, offering a telltale sign of spring on the horizon. With the mild increase of average high temperatures to 9.6°C (49.3°F), March paces the transition from winter to spring. This month chalks up the most significant switch in weather conditions, marking an end of the snowfall that has usually surrounded the city since January. It is especially distinctive for a notable elevation in rainfall, although the increase in sunshine hours somewhat compensates for the heavier precipitation. Thus, March emerges as a pivotal month, a signal of change in Punakha weather.

Temperature

Punakha's March average high-temperature settles at a still chilly 9.6°C (49.3°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. During the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 1.3°C (34.3°F) is observed.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Punakha, Bhutan, is 62%.

Rainfall

In Punakha, in March, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 863mm (33.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Punakha are January through May, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout March, 121mm (4.76") of snow is accumulated. In Punakha, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 431mm (16.97") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:17 +06.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Punakha?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Punakha during March are 9.6°C (49.3°F) and 1.3°C (34.3°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Punakha?

In March, the average relative humidity is 62%.

How much does it rain in Punakha in March?

In Punakha, Bhutan, in March, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Punakha in March?

In Punakha, Bhutan, in March, during 8.2 snowfall days, 121mm (4.76") of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Punakha have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Punakha?

On the first day of March in Punakha, Bhutan, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:17 +06.

How many hours of sunshine does Punakha have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Punakha is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Punakha?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Punakha, Bhutan, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average temperature in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average high temperature in March: 9.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.6°C).

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Average pressure in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average pressure in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average pressure in March: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average wind speed in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.4km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average humidity in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average humidity in March: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (57%).

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Average rainfall in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average rainfall in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average rainfall in March: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (196mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average rainfall days in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average snowfall in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average snowfall in March: 121mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (146mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average snowfall days in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average sunshine days in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (2.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average UV index in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average cloud cover in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average cloud cover in March: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in March
Punakha, Bhutan

Average visibility in March - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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

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