March weather forecast
Bedok New Town, Singapore

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Bedok New Town, Singapore, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.1°C (88°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

The shift from February to March is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.1°C (88°F), not significantly different from the 30.2°C (86.4°F) of February. Bedok New Town's temperature in March lowers to a consistent average of 25.3°C (77.5°F) during the nights.

Heat index

The average heat index in March is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Bedok New Town, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Bedok New Town, in March, it is raining for 26.1 days, with typically 118mm (4.65") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bedok New Town, there are 309.5 rainfall days, and 1577mm (62.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Bedok New Town, Singapore, is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of March, in Bedok New Town, Singapore, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:12 +08.

Sunshine

In Bedok New Town, the average sunshine in March is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bedok New Town are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.