March weather forecast
Kozhikode, India

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kozhikode, is a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 31.6°C (88.9°F).
An excellent water temperature of 29.1°C (84.4°F) and only 1.1 rainfall days, with 2mm (0.08") of accumulated rainfall, makes March a prime for swimming and other water activities.

Temperature

The arrival of March in Kozhikode brings an average high-temperature of a tropical 31.6°C (88.9°F), subtly diverging from February's 29.8°C (85.6°F). Nighttime temperature in Kozhikode lowers to an average of 23.8°C (74.8°F) in March.

Heat index

The heat index in March is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle 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 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Kozhikode is 73%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall in Kozhikode. Rain falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Kozhikode, India, the average seawater temperature in March is 29.1°C (84.4°F).
Note: For engaging in any water activities, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are viewed as outstanding and exceptionally pleasing for prolonged durations.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 6:37 pm IST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Kozhikode are January through April, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kozhikode are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 12 transforms into the following instructions:
Utilize all vital precautions. Guarding against sun harm is non-negotiable. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or above should be applied generously and reapplied every two hours and right after any outdoor activity or swim. Take note! Sand and water reflections strengthen the Sun's UV exposure.