March weather forecast
Minicoy, India

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Minicoy, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.8°C (89.2°F) and min 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

At the start of March, Minicoy's average high-temperature reaches a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), subtly different from the preceding month. In Minicoy, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a warm 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

March's average heat index is computed to be a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 72%, March is the least humid month in Minicoy.

Rainfall

In Minicoy, in March, it is raining for 1.6 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Minicoy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 1613mm (63.5") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Minicoy, India, is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of March, in Minicoy, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:47 pm IST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Minicoy is 9.1h.