March weather forecast
Hermitage, Mauritius

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), subtly diverging from February's 28.6°C (83.5°F). An average low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F) characterizes Hermitage's March nights.

Heat index

March's heat index is appraised at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hermitage, in March, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation. In Hermitage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 480mm (18.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of March in Hermitage, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:10 +04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Hermitage 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during March translates into the following directions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Hermitage in March?
March temperatures vary between a 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', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the most humid month in Hermitage?
January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Hermitage.
What is the average humidity in March in Hermitage?
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.
How much does it rain in Hermitage in March?
In Hermitage, during March, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March in Hermitage?
In March, the average day length in Hermitage, Mauritius, is 12h and 12min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Hermitage?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, in Hermitage, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:10 +04.
How many hours of sunshine does Hermitage have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Hermitage is 8h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Hermitage?
January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Hermitage, Mauritius.
How high is the UV index in March in Hermitage?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Hermitage is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in March - Hermitage, Mauritius
Average temperature in March
Hermitage, 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 - Hermitage, Mauritius
Average pressure in March
Hermitage, 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 - Hermitage, Mauritius
Average wind speed in March
Hermitage, 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 - Hermitage, Mauritius
Average humidity in March
Hermitage, 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 - Hermitage, Mauritius
Average rainfall in March
Hermitage, 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 - Hermitage, Mauritius
Average rainfall days in March
Hermitage, 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 - Hermitage, Mauritius
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hermitage, Mauritius
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

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 - Hermitage, Mauritius
Average sunshine days in March
Hermitage, 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 - Hermitage, Mauritius
Average UV index in March
Hermitage, 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 - Hermitage, Mauritius
Average cloud cover in March
Hermitage, 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 - Hermitage, Mauritius
Average visibility in March
Hermitage, 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).

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