March weather forecastMaseru, Lesotho
March
Weather in March
March ensues with its own set of weather characteristics. Corresponding to the arrival of autumn, Maseru observes a declining trend in temperature and humidity. A salient highlight of the month is a considerable reduction in rainfall, from 51mm (2.01") in February to 42mm (1.65") in March. March also heralds fewer daylight hours. Despite these transitional changes, the overall weather conditions remain tolerable and conducive for outdoor ventures.Temperature
Maseru, Lesotho, experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F) in March, closely aligned with February's 25°C (77°F). A steep decline to a cool 11.3°C (52.3°F) characterizes the March nights in Maseru.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Maseru, Lesotho, is 58%.Rainfall
In Maseru, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation. In Maseru, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 387mm (15.24") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Maseru, Lesotho.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Maseru, Lesotho, is 12h and 16min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:07 SAST.
Sunshine
In Maseru, the average sunshine in March is 9.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Maseru, Lesotho, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Average temperature in March
Maseru, 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
Maseru, 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
Maseru, 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
Maseru, 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
Maseru, 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
Maseru, 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
Maseru, 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
Maseru, 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
Maseru, 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
Maseru, 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
Maseru, 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
Maseru, 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
Maseru, 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).
