March weather forecastOkahandja, Namibia

March

Weather in March

Falling slightly to 26.4°C (79.5°F), temperatures in March confirm Okahandja's gradual cooling pattern. Alongside, there's a notable drop in rainfall, reducing almost to half of last month’s, indicating the end of the wet season. It is at this point that the skies begin to clear up significantly. Warm days, peppered with sunny intervals, create ideal conditions for outdoor activities. The weather patterns transition smoothly towards the impending drier phase.

Temperature

March denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still warm 26.4°C (79.5°F) from February's 27.7°C (81.9°F). March in Okahandja generally records an average low-temperature of 15.7°C (60.3°F).

Humidity

March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In Okahandja, in March, during 15 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Okahandja, Namibia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.2 days and collects up to 304mm (11.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Okahandja is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of March in Okahandja, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:52 CAT.

Sunshine

In Okahandja, the average sunshine in March is 9.6h.

UV index

In Okahandja, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 26.4°C (79.5°F) and 15.7°C (60.3°F) respectively. In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

In Okahandja, the average relative humidity in March is 51%.

In Okahandja, in March, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation.

In Okahandja, the average day length in March is 12h and 13min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:52 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.6h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Okahandja, Namibia

  • Average high temperature in March: 26.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October and November (29.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

Average pressure in March
Okahandja, Namibia

  • Average pressure in March: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Okahandja, Namibia

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Okahandja, Namibia

  • Average humidity in March: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (19%).

Average rainfall in March
Okahandja, Namibia

  • Average rainfall in March: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (102mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Okahandja, Namibia

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Okahandja, Namibia

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Okahandja, Namibia

  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Okahandja, Namibia

  • Average cloud cover in March: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in March
Okahandja, 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).