March weather forecast
Ban Khong, Laos

March introduces warmer temperatures to Ban Khong, signaling the advent of the hot season. The weather becomes drier as the city witnesses the least relative humidity of the year, fostering a comfortable environment. A significant increase in daylight hours also ensues, inviting more sunny spells and less cloudy skies. However, this drop in moisture is countered by an escalation in rainfall intensity, with totals reaching 26mm (1.02"). March, thus, conjures up an intriguing mix of increased heat, more sun, but also greater rainfall.

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), closely aligned with February's 26.7°C (80.1°F). Ban Khong's average nighttime temperature descends significantly from the day's peak in March, settling at a mild 14.4°C (57.9°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). With sustained exposure and activity, exhaustion becomes probable, resulting in heat cramps.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 58%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Ban Khong, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Ban Khong, during the entire year, the rain falls for 214.1 days and collects up to 1099mm (43.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:19 +07.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through April, June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.