March weather forecastPetite Riviere, Mauritius

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

March's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F) from February. Petite Riviere's nights in March maintain a consistent average of 25.8°C (78.4°F), demonstrating a minimal differential from its daytime temperature.

Heat index

The average heat index in March is computed to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Petite Riviere, 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

In Petite Riviere, Mauritius, 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 in Petite Riviere, Mauritius. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

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

The high-temperature in Petite Riviere, Mauritius, during March is 28.3°C (82.9°F) and the low-temperature is 25.8°C (78.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).

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

In Petite Riviere, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In Petite Riviere, in March, during 20.8 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, the average day length 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, in Petite Riviere, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:11 +04.

The average sunshine duration in March is 8h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Petite Riviere, Mauritius, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from 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

28.6°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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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).