March weather forecastNouvelle Découverte, Mauritius

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius, with an average temperature varying between 26.9°C (80.4°F) and 27.6°C (81.7°F).

Temperature

Nouvelle Découverte's transition from February to March introduces an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.6°C (81.7°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 27.7°C (81.9°F). The low temperature average during March reflects a slight decrease to a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F) from the day's peak.

Heat index

March's average heat index is estimated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Remaining active during long-lasting exposure could cause fatigue, leading to heat cramps.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.

Humidity

In Nouvelle Découverte, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 21.9 days and typically aggregates up to 140mm (5.51") 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, in Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:10 +04.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

January through April, November 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Nouvelle Découverte experiences an average high-temperature of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and a low-temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.9 days and accumulates 140mm (5.51") of precipitation.

In Nouvelle Découverte, during March, the rain falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 140mm (5.51") of precipitation.

In March, the average day length 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 06:16 and sunset at 18:10 +04.

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat 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

27.7°C

27.6°C

27.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

25km/h

27.9km/h

29.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.4

4.5

5.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

46%

45%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in March
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius

Average high temperature in March: 27.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (23°C).

Average low temperature in March: 26.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius

Average pressure in March: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius

Average wind speed in March: 26.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (33.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (24km/h).

Average humidity in March
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius

Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius

Average rainfall in March: 140mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (140mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (13mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius

Average rainfall days in March: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Nouvelle Découverte, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius

Average sunshine days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (9.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius

Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Nouvelle Découverte, 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).