March weather forecast
Yogyakarta, Indonesia

March marks the start of the transition away from the rainy season. Though experiencing a high rainfall amount of 236mm (9.29"), temperatures continue to rise, promising warmth with abundant daylight. As humidity levels persist, residents and visitors can expect misty mornings followed by sunny afternoons. The wind, too, begins to slow down, creating calmer weather patterns ideal for exploring the city's outskirts. Nevertheless, sudden downpours are not uncommon during this period, it's part of the city's charm.

Temperature

The dawn of March sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), subtly contrasting with February's 28.7°C (83.7°F). Yogyakarta records an average nighttime low of 23°C (73.4°F) in March.

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is appraised at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is March, when the rain falls for 29.8 days and typically aggregates up to 236mm (9.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Yogyakarta, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of March in Yogyakarta, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:43 WIB.

Sunshine

In Yogyakarta, Indonesia, the average sunshine in March is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February, March and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.