March weather forecastShillong, India

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Shillong, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.3°C (73.9°F) and min 11°C (51.8°F).

Temperature

March welcomes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F), not much different from the preceding month. Shillong's March nights bring a significant temperature shift, averaging at a fresh 11°C (51.8°F).

Humidity

The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout March, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is accumulated. In Shillong, during the entire year, the rain falls for 267.8 days and collects up to 3001mm (118.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Shillong, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 5:38 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Shillong is March, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Shillong, India, are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Shillong during March is 23.3°C (73.9°F) and the low-temperature is 11°C (51.8°F).

With an average relative humidity of 65%, March is the least humid month in Shillong.

In Shillong, the average relative humidity in March is 65%.

In Shillong, during March, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 75mm (2.95") of precipitation.

In Shillong, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 5:38 pm IST.

March has the most sunshine of the year in Shillong, India, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.

In Shillong, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.2h.

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Shillong.

In Shillong, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

20.8°C

23.3°C

24°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.2km/h

5.2km/h

5.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.2

13.2

3.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Shillong, India

Average high temperature in March: 23.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June, July and August (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 11°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Shillong, India

Average pressure in March: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1002.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Shillong, India

Average wind speed in March: 4.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (5.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (2.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Shillong, India

Average humidity in March: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (65%).

Average rainfall in March
Shillong, India

Average rainfall in March: 75mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (615mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (21mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Shillong, India

Average rainfall days in March: 15.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (31 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shillong, India

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shillong, India

Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (19.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average UV index in March
Shillong, India

Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 4).