March weather forecastVila do Maio, Cape Verde
March
Weather in March
March weather in Vila do Maio, Cape Verde shows a slight decrease in wind speed. The most noticeable value is a jump in rainfall from 2mm (0.08") in February to 3mm (0.12") this month. As the wet season slowly approaches, bouts of warm, sunshine-filled days and cool, breezy nights dominate the weather pattern. The city is crossed by offshore zephyrs, which blend with the warmth of the sun. The richness of the local environment blooms under the rain, offering a vibrant spectacle.Temperature
February and March, with an average high-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F), are marked as the coldest months.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Vila do Maio is 74%.Rainfall
January, March and May are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.Sea temperature
The months with the coldest seawater in Vila do Maio, Cape Verde, are March and April, with an average sea temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F).Note: When thinking about a swim in 23.2°C (73.8°F) waters, consider your cold tolerance, the day's sunshine, wind, and air temperature. It is a fun fact that Olympic swimmers dive into waters of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).
Daylight
In Vila do Maio, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:45 -01.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in Vila do Maio is 9.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in March interprets into the following advice:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Alert! UV radiation becomes sharper due to reflections from sand and water.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- Average high temperature in March: 23.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.7°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 21°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.9°C).
Average pressure in March
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- Average pressure in March: 1014.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- Average wind speed in March: 23.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).
Average humidity in March
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- Average rainfall in March: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- Average rainfall days in March: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- Average sea temperature in March: 23.2°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is October (27.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are March and April (23.2°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- Average sunshine days in March: 28.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- Average UV index in March: 6
The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in March
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- Average cloud cover in March: 15
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in March
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- Average visibility in March: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
