March weather forecastMapotu, Lesotho
March
Weather in March
The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderately hot month in Mapotu, Lesotho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and an average low of 12.9°C (55.2°F).Temperature
The transition into March shows a subtle variation to a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F) from February's 26.3°C (79.3°F) in the average high-temperature. With a significant daily temperature differential, Mapotu's nighttime temperature in March falls to an average of 12.9°C (55.2°F).Humidity
In Mapotu, the average relative humidity in March is 54%.Rainfall
In Mapotu, in March, during 14.3 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mapotu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.2 days and collects up to 417mm (16.42") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Mapotu, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:08 SAST.
Sunshine
In Mapotu, the average sunshine in March is 9.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during March translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average high temperature in March: 25.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 12.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).
Average pressure in March
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average pressure in March: 1016.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).
Average humidity in March
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average humidity in March: 54%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).
Average rainfall in March
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average rainfall in March: 47mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average snowfall in March: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mapotu, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average cloud cover in March: 17
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in March
Mapotu, 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).
