March weather forecast
Candolim, India

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is still a hot month in Candolim, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 32.5°C (90.5°F).
The ideal sea water temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F) and only 1.8 rainfall days, with 2mm (0.08") of accumulated rainfall, makes March the best time for swimming and other water activities.

Temperature

Candolim marks the onset of March with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.5°C (90.5°F), subtly divergent from February's 32.2°C (90°F). Throughout the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Heat index

March's average heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Candolim is 64%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Candolim, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.8 days and collects up to 1612mm (63.46") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Candolim, India, the average seawater temperature in March is 28.4°C (83.1°F).
Note: For swimming, diving, and enjoying other water activities, the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) in water temperature is considered ideal, offering pleasure for extended periods without discomfort.

Daylight

In Candolim, India, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 6:47 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Candolim is 9.9h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Caution! The Sun's UV rays become stronger due to reflections from water and sand.