March weather forecastLa Gaulette, Mauritius

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

March ushers in an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.2°C (82.8°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. March introduces a small decrease to a nighttime average of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 32°C (89.6°F). Ongoing exposure and activity could lead to a state of exhaustion, with a chance of heat cramps.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In La Gaulette, Mauritius, during March, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in La Gaulette, there are 207.3 rainfall days, and 645mm (25.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In La Gaulette, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of March in La Gaulette, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:11 +04.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in La Gaulette is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in La Gaulette are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. 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. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

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

La Gaulette in March has an average high-temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

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

In La Gaulette, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In La Gaulette, Mauritius, in March, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 97mm (3.82") of accumulated precipitation.

In La Gaulette, Mauritius, the average day length in March is 12h and 13min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, in La Gaulette, Mauritius, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:11 +04.

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.9h.

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

In La Gaulette, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

28.5°C

28.2°C

27.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.4km/h

18.9km/h

19.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.2

4.3

5.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

44%

45%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in March
La Gaulette, 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
La Gaulette, 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
La Gaulette, 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
La Gaulette, 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
La Gaulette, 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
La Gaulette, 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
La Gaulette, 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
La Gaulette, 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
La Gaulette, 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
La Gaulette, 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
La Gaulette, 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).