March weather forecastAlma, Mauritius

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderately hot month in Alma, Mauritius, with an average temperature varying between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

The advent of March reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. The low temperature average during March reflects a slight decrease to a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F) from the day's peak.

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Alma are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Alma, Mauritius, during March, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. In Alma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 480mm (18.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:10 +04.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Alma is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Alma are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during March leads to these advisories:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Updated: Feb 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Alma experiences an average high-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Alma, Mauritius.

The average relative humidity in March in Alma is 78%.

In Alma, Mauritius, in March, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation.

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

On the first day of March in Alma, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:10 +04.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Alma, Mauritius, is 8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Alma are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Alma, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to 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

28.6°C

28.3°C

27.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

18km/h

19.5km/h

20.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.2

7.3

8.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Alma, Mauritius

Average high temperature in March: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (23.5°C).

Average low temperature in March: 25.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (21.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Alma, Mauritius

Average pressure in March: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Alma, Mauritius

Average wind speed in March: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (23.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (17.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Alma, Mauritius

Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Alma, Mauritius

Average rainfall in March: 79mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (8mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Alma, Mauritius

Average rainfall days in March: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.5 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alma, Mauritius

Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Alma, Mauritius

Average sunshine days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Alma, Mauritius

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Alma, Mauritius

Average cloud cover in March: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Alma, Mauritius

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).