March weather forecast
Chongoene, Mozambique

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Chongoene, Mozambique, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.4°C (72.3°F) and max 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

Chongoene's weather in March displays an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), showing minor disparity from February's 29.8°C (85.6°F). In March, Chongoene records an average nighttime temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, March is the most humid month in Chongoene.

Rainfall

In Chongoene, during March, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chongoene, there are 173.2 rainfall days, and 572mm (22.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chongoene, Mozambique, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of March in Chongoene, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:44 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In Chongoene, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in March interprets into the following advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.