March weather forecastRiet Vlei, Lesotho

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Riet Vlei, is also a moderately hot month, 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

In Riet Vlei, March's average high-temperature stands at a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F), closely related to the preceding month. March nights in Riet Vlei present a stark temperature decrease to a fresh 12.9°C (55.2°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Riet Vlei is 54%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Riet Vlei, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 417mm (16.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Riet Vlei, Lesotho, is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of March in Riet Vlei, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:08 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Riet Vlei is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Riet Vlei is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Riet Vlei, 25.3°C (77.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 12.9°C (55.2°F) is the average low-temperature during March. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 54%.

In Riet Vlei, Lesotho, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation.

In Riet Vlei, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 16min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:08 SAST.

The average sunshine duration in March in Riet Vlei is 9.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Riet Vlei, Lesotho, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

26.3°C

25.3°C

20.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.9km/h

10.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.6

14.5

17.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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 12min).

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
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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).