March weather forecast
Madikeri, India

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is still a tropical month in Madikeri, India, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.2°C (93.6°F) and an average low of 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Temperature

March is the month when Madikeri sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 34.2°C (93.6°F) and a low of 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Madikeri, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. In Madikeri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 246.5 days and collects up to 1699mm (66.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Madikeri, India, is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of March, in Madikeri, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 6:38 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.6h.

UV index

March and April, 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in March translates into these instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.