March weather forecastMechelen, Netherlands

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mechelen, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 9.8°C (49.6°F) and min 2.8°C (37°F).

Temperature

Mechelen's March weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's wintry 5.6°C (42.1°F) to a frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F). In the month of March, Mechelen records a consistent average low-temperature of 2.8°C (37°F).

Humidity

In Mechelen, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Mechelen, during March, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mechelen, there are 182.9 rainfall days, and 486mm (19.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Mechelen. During 2.4 snowfall days, in March, Mechelen aggregates 11mm (0.43") of snow. Throughout the year, in Mechelen, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 147mm (5.79") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mechelen, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of March in Mechelen, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:07 CET.

Sunshine

In Mechelen, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Mechelen is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Mechelen in March has an average high-temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 2.8°C (37°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

In Mechelen, in March, during 15.3 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Mechelen. During 2.4 snowfall days, in March, Mechelen aggregates 11mm (0.43") of snow.

In March, the average day length in Mechelen is 11h and 55min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:07 CET.

In Mechelen, Netherlands, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

In Mechelen, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in March: 9.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in March: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in March: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February, September and October (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in March: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (48mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Mechelen, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (8km).