March weather forecast
Tsaratanana, Madagascar

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a hot month in Tsaratanana, Madagascar, with an average temperature varying between 22.7°C (72.9°F) and 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of March, Tsaratanana's average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Nightly temperatures in Tsaratanana drop to an average low of 22.7°C (72.9°F) in March.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Tsaratanana, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Tsaratanana, during March, the rain falls for 26.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 178mm (7.01") of precipitation. In Tsaratanana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.5 days and collects up to 1163mm (45.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Tsaratanana, Madagascar, is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:51 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Tsaratanana is 9.8h.

UV index

February, March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in March translates into this advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.