March weather forecastBelle Etoile, Mauritius

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Belle Etoile, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

March denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F) from February's 28.6°C (83.5°F). Belle Etoile, during March nights, experiences a subtle shift to a low average of 25.8°C (78.4°F) from the day's heat.

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is computed to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Belle Etoile.

Rainfall

In Belle Etoile, in March, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 480mm (18.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:11 +04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8h.

UV index

January through April and 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

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

During March, Belle Etoile 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. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in March is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).

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

In Belle Etoile, Mauritius, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In Belle Etoile, during March, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:11 +04.

In Belle Etoile, the average sunshine duration in March is 8h.

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

In Belle Etoile, Mauritius, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk 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
Belle Etoile, 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
Belle Etoile, 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
Belle Etoile, 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
Belle Etoile, 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
Belle Etoile, 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
Belle Etoile, 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
Belle Etoile, 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
Belle Etoile, 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
Belle Etoile, 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
Belle Etoile, 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
Belle Etoile, 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).