March weather forecast
Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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 (4.09"). 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

Port Elizabeth starts March with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28°C (82.4°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from February. In Port Elizabeth, an average low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) is recorded during March nights.

Rainfall

In Port Elizabeth, in March, during 12 rainfall days, 104mm (4.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Port Elizabeth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200 days and collects up to 2447mm (96.34") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater in Port Elizabeth is March, with an average sea temperature of 27.2°C (81°F).
Note: Swimming, diving, and similar water activities in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are seen as very agreeable and pleasurable for lengthy periods without discomfort.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
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.

Sunshine

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

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 12 leads to the following instructions:
Employ every crucial safety step. Those with fair skin could experience burns in a matter of minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or above should be applied generously and reapplied every two hours and right after any outdoor activity or swim. Caution! The Sun's UV rays become stronger due to reflections from water and sand.