March weather forecast
Lifou Island, New Caledonia

As March arrives, a slight uptick in rainfall to 258mm (10.16") adds a touch more moisture to the air than in February. The sun graces the sky for about 12.2 hours per day, maintaining the balmy atmosphere on the island. Despite the rise in rainfall, sea temperatures stay constant at 28°C (82.4°F), providing inviting conditions for marine activities. Daylight hours start to recede from mid-March onwards but do not significantly impact outdoor pursuits.

Temperature

January through March and December are identified as the warmest months in Lifou Island, New Caledonia, with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).

Rainfall

March is the month with the most rainfall in Lifou Island, New Caledonia. Rain falls for 21 days and accumulates 258mm (10.16") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: Water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) is regarded as very warm and enjoyable by all. With these temperatures, water activities are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable for prolonged periods.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Lifou Island is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of March in Lifou Island, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:52 +11.

Sunshine

In Lifou Island, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 12 transforms into the following instructions:
Take all necessary precautions, as unprotected skin can burn in minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. A sunscreen with at least SPF 30 should be used liberally and reapplied frequently on cloudy days, especially after swimming or an outdoor workout. Attention! UV radiation is markedly stronger with water and sand reflections.