March weather forecastBelle Terre, Mauritius

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Belle Terre, Mauritius, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°C (82.8°F) and 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

March brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. Belle Terre sustains a near constant temperature throughout March, with nighttime averages of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is evaluated at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). If one continues to be active during enduring exposure, it could result in fatigue and heat cramps.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Belle Terre, in March, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 97mm (3.82") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 207.3 rainfall days, and 645mm (25.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 13min.
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 06:16 and sunset at 18:11 +04.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Belle Terre is 7.9h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. 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. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

During March, Belle Terre experiences an average high-temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and a low-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

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

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In March, in Belle Terre, the rain falls for 23.6 days. Throughout March, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in March in Belle Terre is 12h and 13min.

On the first day of March in Belle Terre, 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 18:11 +04.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Belle Terre.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Belle Terre, Mauritius

  • Average high temperature in March: 28.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (25.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Belle Terre, Mauritius

  • Average pressure in March: 1012.4mbar

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 Terre, Mauritius

  • Average wind speed in March: 18.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (22.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (16.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Belle Terre, 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 Terre, Mauritius

  • Average rainfall in March: 97mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (129mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (12mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Belle Terre, Mauritius

  • Average rainfall days in March: 23.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (12.2 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Belle Terre, 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: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Belle Terre, Mauritius

  • Average sunshine days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (11.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Belle Terre, Mauritius

  • Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Belle Terre, Mauritius

  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Belle Terre, 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).