March weather forecast
Ouvéa Island, New Caledonia

Transitioning from February, Ouvéa Island's weather in March remains generally warm as temperatures oscillate between 29°C (84.2°F) and 22°C (71.6°F). It's marked by a slight decrease in rainfall, though still abundant at 260mm (10.24"). While the island's climatological trend remains humid and tropical, March signals a gradual change. The sea temperature and daylight hours take a slight dip to 28°C (82.4°F) and 12.2 hours respectively. Despite slightly less sunshine compared to February, the UV index remains high, necessitating sun protection measures.

Temperature

Ouvéa Island experiences its warmest period in January through March and December, averaging a high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 20 days and typically aggregates up to 260mm (10.24") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Ouvéa Island.
Note: Between the temperatures of 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), water is considered very warm, providing pleasure in water activities without discomfort over lengthy periods.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Ouvéa Island is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:55 +11.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 12 transforms into these recommendations:
Carry out every crucial safety measure. People with fair skin may sustain burns in fewer than 5 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. After a swim or outdoor exercise, one should liberally reapply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher. Caution! The mirror effect of sand and water ups the UV radiation strength.