March weather forecastSantiago, Chile
March
Weather in March
Santiago experiences a subtle shift into autumn weather in March. The month sees a gentle departure from the previous two, with a slightly cooler ambient temperature. Rays of sunshine remain abundant, albeit slightly muted, allowing for comfortable walks in the city’s parks. Although rainfall sticks to the scarce side, consideration for an umbrella may start to creep into daily planning. The advent of March in Santiago promises relaxed climatic conditions.Temperature
Transitioning from February to March, Santiago observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.2°C (75.6°F), differing subtly from the previous month. Santiago endures a clear shift from daytime heat to a mean low-temperature of 10.9°C (51.6°F) during March nights.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 36%.Rainfall
January through March are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.Snowfall
In Santiago, snow does not fall in January through May, August through December.Daylight
In Santiago, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 16min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 20:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 19:38 -03.
Sunshine
In Santiago, the average sunshine in March is 9.8h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Santiago. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Santiago, Chile
- Average high temperature in March: 24.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.4°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 10.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (2.4°C).
Average pressure in March
Santiago, Chile
- Average pressure in March: 1015.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.4mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Santiago, Chile
- Average wind speed in March: 7.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (9.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and April (7.2km/h).
Average humidity in March
Santiago, Chile
- Average humidity in March: 36%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (55%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (36%).
Average rainfall in March
Santiago, Chile
- Average rainfall in March: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (67mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (1mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Santiago, Chile
- Average rainfall days in March: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (7.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Santiago, Chile
- Average snowfall in March: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is June (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Santiago, Chile
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Santiago, Chile
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Santiago, Chile
- Average sunshine days in March: 29.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (29.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (22.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Santiago, Chile
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Santiago, Chile
- Average cloud cover in March: 5
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in March
Santiago, Chile
- 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).
