March weather forecast
Alexandria, South Africa

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Alexandria, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.3°C (66.7°F) and an average high of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

The onset of March marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.7°C (74.7°F), hardly differing from February's 23.8°C (74.8°F). Alexandria consistently logs a low temperature averaging a refreshing 19.3°C (66.7°F) during March, a modest drop from daytime temperatures.

Humidity

In Alexandria, South Africa, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Alexandria, in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 321mm (12.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Alexandria is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:10 SAST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Alexandria, South Africa, are March through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Alexandria?

March temperatures in Alexandria vary between a high-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) and a low-temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Alexandria?

In Alexandria, South Africa, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in Alexandria in March?

In March, in Alexandria, South Africa, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Alexandria?

The average day length in March in Alexandria, South Africa, is 12h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Alexandria?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, in Alexandria, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:10 SAST.

How many hours of sunshine does Alexandria have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Alexandria is 8.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Alexandria?

The months with the lowest UV index in Alexandria, South Africa, are March through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Alexandria?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in March
Alexandria, South Africa

Average temperature in March - Alexandria, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in March: 23.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (19.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (14.6°C).

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Average pressure in March
Alexandria, South Africa

Average pressure in March - Alexandria, South Africa
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and February (1013.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Alexandria, South Africa

Average wind speed in March - Alexandria, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in March: 20.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (23.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (19.4km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Alexandria, South Africa

Average humidity in March - Alexandria, South Africa
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (64%).

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Average rainfall in March
Alexandria, South Africa

Average rainfall in March - Alexandria, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in March: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (33mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and December (22mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Alexandria, South Africa

Average rainfall days in March - Alexandria, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (9 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alexandria, South Africa

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alexandria, South Africa
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Alexandria, South Africa

Average sunshine days in March - Alexandria, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and June (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Alexandria, South Africa

Average UV index in March - Alexandria, South Africa
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in March
Alexandria, South Africa

Average cloud cover in March - Alexandria, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in March: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in March
Alexandria, South Africa

Average visibility in March - Alexandria, South Africa
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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