March weather forecastRakotoane, Lesotho
March
Weather in March
The first month of the autumn, March, is still a comfortable month in Rakotoane, Lesotho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.8°C (64°F) and 6.6°C (43.9°F).Temperature
Rakotoane starts March with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 17.8°C (64°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from February. Rakotoane, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 6.6°C (43.9°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 71%.Rainfall
In Rakotoane, Lesotho, during March, the rain falls for 19.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rakotoane, there are 145.7 rainfall days, and 641mm (25.24") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Rakotoane is 12h and 15min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of March, in Rakotoane, Lesotho, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:03 SAST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 9.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average high temperature in March: 17.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.2°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 6.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-1.4°C).
Average pressure in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average pressure in March: 1017.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in March: 6.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average humidity in March: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).
Average rainfall in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average rainfall in March: 68mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (131mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in March: 19.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average snowfall in March: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is April (45mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February and December (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rakotoane, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in March: 8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average cloud cover in March: 26
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in March
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average visibility in March: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).
