March weather forecastValetta, Mauritius

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderately hot month in Valetta, Mauritius, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°C (82.8°F) and 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

The transition from February to March sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.2°C (82.8°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. A mean low-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F) is a distinguishing feature of March, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Heat index

For March, the heat index is computed to be a hot 32°C (89.6°F). Prolonged exposure and physical activity might induce exhaustion, potentially causing heat cramps.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Valetta, in March, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 97mm (3.82") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Valetta, Mauritius, 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 in Valetta, 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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Valetta, Mauritius, 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 in Valetta. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

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

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.2°C (82.8°F) and 25.2°C (77.4°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).

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

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

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

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

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, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:10 +04.

In Valetta, 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 Valetta, Mauritius.

In Valetta, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability 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

28.5°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
Valetta, 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
Valetta, 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
Valetta, 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
Valetta, 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
Valetta, 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
Valetta, 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
Valetta, 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
Valetta, 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
Valetta, 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
Valetta, 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
Valetta, 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).