March weather forecastKottayam, India
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kottayam, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33°C (91.4°F) and 25°C (77°F).Temperature
In Kottayam, India, March and April are characterised by the peak of temperatures, recording an average high of 33°C (91.4°F).Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout March, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kottayam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117 days and collects up to 3105mm (122.24") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Kottayam is 12h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of March, in Kottayam, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 6:34 pm IST.
Sunshine
January through March, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Kottayam. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 12 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Employ every precaution of importance, unprotected skin and eyes could burn within moments. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Every two hours, apply and reapply an SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen, especially after swimming or engaging in outdoor activities.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Kottayam, India
- Average high temperature in March: 33°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (33°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (29°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 25°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are March, April and May (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22°C).
Average rainfall in March
Kottayam, India
- Average rainfall in March: 60mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (636mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (22mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Kottayam, India
- Average rainfall days in March: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kottayam, India
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h
The months with the most sunshine are January, February and March (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 5h).
Average UV index in March
Kottayam, India
- Average UV index in March: 12
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 10).
