March weather forecast
Matsieng, Lesotho

March

Weather in March

With the advent of March, Matsieng witnesses a significant drop in rainfall and a minor decrease in average high temperature. The city still presents lengthy daylight hours accompanied by good visibility. The weather remains warm and inviting, making it perfect for locals and tourists to enjoy various outdoor events and activities. March signifies the end of summer and the beginning of mildly cooler months.

Temperature

March's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F) from February's 25°C (77°F). Significant variation from daytime temperatures marks March in Matsieng, with the month recording a nightly average of 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 58%.

Rainfall

In Matsieng, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Matsieng, Lesotho, there are 106.2 rainfall days, and 387mm (15.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Matsieng.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March 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 06:19 and sunset at 18:07 SAST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Matsieng is 9.5h.

UV index

In Matsieng, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Matsieng?
In Matsieng, 23.8°C (74.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 11.3°C (52.3°F) is the average low-temperature during March.
What is the average humidity in March in Matsieng?
In March, the average relative humidity in Matsieng, Lesotho, is 58%.
How much does it rain in Matsieng in March?
In March, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow in Matsieng?
January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Matsieng, Lesotho.
What is the average length of the day in March in Matsieng?
In Matsieng, Lesotho, the average day length in March is 12h and 16min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Matsieng?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:07 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Matsieng have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Matsieng, Lesotho, is 9.5h.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Matsieng?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Matsieng, Lesotho, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average temperature in March
Matsieng, 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 - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average pressure in March
Matsieng, 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 - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average wind speed in March
Matsieng, 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 - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average humidity in March
Matsieng, 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 - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average rainfall in March
Matsieng, 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 - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average rainfall days in March
Matsieng, 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 - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average snowfall in March
Matsieng, 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 - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average snowfall days in March
Matsieng, 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 - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Matsieng, Lesotho
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

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 3min

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 - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average sunshine days in March
Matsieng, 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 - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average UV index in March
Matsieng, 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 - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average cloud cover in March
Matsieng, 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 - Matsieng, Lesotho
Average visibility in March
Matsieng, 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).

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