March weather forecast
Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Weather in March

Approaching the end of the first quarter, March brings forth a subtle but noticeable change in the weather. A slight uptick in temperature is noticed and the rainfall increases. March displays an increase in rainfall from the previous month, settling at 104mm. The transition between late-summer and early-autumn in Port Elizabeth comes with a rise in sea temperatures. Continued vigilance is the mandate for outdoor enthusiasts, especially midday when sun's rays are strongest.

Temperature

March's arrival in Port Elizabeth shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 28°C, hardly different from the previous month. During March, the temperature is averaged to a low of 21°C at night.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout March, 104mm of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Port Elizabeth, there are 200 rainfall days, and 2447mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater in Port Elizabeth is March, with an average sea temperature of 27.2°C.
Note: In water activities such as swimming and diving, temperatures from 25°C to 29°C are deemed highly pleasurable for extended periods without any unease.

Daylight

In Port Elizabeth, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of March, in Port Elizabeth, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:16 AST.

Sunshine

January through May, July, August, November and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Port Elizabeth.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 12 during March morphs into the following directions:
Take every vital safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns rapidly. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Regardless of the cloudiness of the day, a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more should be applied and reapplied generously, specifically after swimming or outdoor exercise. Caution! Sand and water reflections can notably increase the UV radiation intensity.
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FAQ

How hot is it in Port Elizabeth in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Port Elizabeth, is 28°C, while the average low-temperature is 21°C.

How many days does it rain in March in Port Elizabeth?

In March, in Port Elizabeth, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout March, 104mm of precipitation is accumulated.

When is the sea coldest in Port Elizabeth?

With an average sea temperature of 27.2°C, March is the month with the coldest seawater in Port Elizabeth.

What is the water temperature in March in Port Elizabeth?

In Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the average seawater temperature in March is 27.2°C. Water temperature between 25°C and 29°C is regarded as very warm and enjoyable by all. With these temperatures, water activities are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable for prolonged periods.

How many hours of daylight does Port Elizabeth have in March?

In Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the average day length in March is 12h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Port Elizabeth?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:16 AST.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Port Elizabeth?

January through May, July, August, November and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Elizabeth have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Port Elizabeth?

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in March in Port Elizabeth?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Port Elizabeth is 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Average temperature in March - Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Average high temperature in March: 28°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (30°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (27°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May, June, July, August, September and October (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February, March and December (21°C).

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Average rainfall in March
Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Average rainfall in March - Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Average rainfall in March: 104mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (309mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (97mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Average rainfall days in March - Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and September (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (10 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Average sea temperature in March - Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Average sea temperature in March: 27.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (27.2°C).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, November and December (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are June, September and October (Average sunshine: 7h).

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Average UV index in March
Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Average UV index in March - Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Average UV index in March: 12

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 9).

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