March weather forecastMakhalanyane, Lesotho
March
Weather in March
March brings a transition from summer to autumn, rendering a notable decline in temperature. Despite this drop, March still boasts quite a bit of sunshine duration which creates a balance of warm and cooler conditions. This climate condition makes March an ideal time for hiking and other outdoor adventures. Rainfall decreases this month compared to February, signaling drier days ahead. The stable visibility coupled with a prominent sunshine duration makes exploration activities more enjoyable.Temperature
Makhalanyane's transition from February to March introduces an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 25°C (77°F). A sharp divergence from daytime highs is noted during the month of March, with the average nighttime temperature settling at a cool 11.3°C (52.3°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Makhalanyane is 58%.Rainfall
In Makhalanyane, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.2 rainfall days, and 387mm (15.24") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Makhalanyane, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:07 SAST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in Makhalanyane is 9.5h.UV index
In Makhalanyane, Lesotho, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average high temperature in March: 23.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (13.6°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 11.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (2.1°C).
Average pressure in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average pressure in March: 1016.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1013.5mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).
Average humidity in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average humidity in March: 58%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).
Average rainfall in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average rainfall in March: 42mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average snowfall in March: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is July (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average cloud cover in March: 17
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in March
Makhalanyane, Lesotho
- Average visibility in March: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
