March weather forecastNamutoni, Namibia

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Namutoni, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

In March, Namutoni experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 31.2°C (88.2°F) in February to a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 20.8°C (69.4°F) in March.

Heat index

March's mean heat index is appraised at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). If one persists in activity during exposure, it could induce weariness and subsequently, heat cramps.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 53%, March is the most humid month in Namutoni.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout March, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated. In Namutoni, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.1 days and collects up to 263mm (10.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:53 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

In Namutoni, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total 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: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and a low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).

With an average relative humidity of 53%, March is the most humid month.

In March, the average relative humidity is 53%.

In March, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout March, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 12min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:53 CAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

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

31.2°C

30.3°C

29.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.5km/h

12.2km/h

12.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.1

12.5

20.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

25%

16%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in March
Namutoni, Namibia

Average high temperature in March: 30.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (25.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 20.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (22.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Namutoni, Namibia

Average pressure in March: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Namutoni, Namibia

Average wind speed in March: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and March (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Namutoni, Namibia

Average humidity in March: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (17%).

Average rainfall in March
Namutoni, Namibia

Average rainfall in March: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (60mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Namutoni, Namibia

Average rainfall days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Namutoni, Namibia

Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Namutoni, Namibia

Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Namutoni, Namibia

Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Namutoni, Namibia

Average cloud cover in March: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in March
Namutoni, Namibia

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).