March weather forecastPelete, Malawi

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Pelete, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 26.6°C (79.9°F).

Temperature

March ushers in an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.6°C (79.9°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. Pelete records a consistent low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Pelete, in March, during 24.2 rainfall days, 125mm (4.92") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 663mm (26.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of March, in Pelete, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:47 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in March leads to these recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Pelete, records 26.6°C (79.9°F), while the low-temperature is 21.4°C (70.5°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

In Pelete, in March, it is raining for 24.2 days, with typically 125mm (4.92") of accumulated precipitation.

In Pelete, the average day length in March is 12h and 10min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:47 CAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Pelete.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health 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

26.6°C

25.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.9km/h

8.9km/h

11.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.6

5.5

8.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Pelete, Malawi

Average high temperature in March: 26.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (28.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 21.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Pelete, Malawi

Average pressure in March: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Pelete, Malawi

Average wind speed in March: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (11.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and December (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Pelete, Malawi

Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (61%).

Average rainfall in March
Pelete, Malawi

Average rainfall in March: 125mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Pelete, Malawi

Average rainfall days in March: 24.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (2.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pelete, Malawi

Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pelete, Malawi

Average sunshine days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Pelete, Malawi

Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Pelete, Malawi

Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in March
Pelete, Malawi

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).