March weather forecastGuruvayur, India

Weather in March

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is also a hot month in Guruvayur, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.6°C (90.7°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

Guruvayur notes the warmest temperatures in March, with a high average of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and a low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Guruvayur, India, is 72%.

Rainfall

In Guruvayur, during March, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. In Guruvayur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 246.8 days and collects up to 2217mm (87.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Guruvayur is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of March, in Guruvayur, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 6:36 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Guruvayur, the average sunshine in March is 9.4h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Guruvayur. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in March leads to these guidelines:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.