March weather forecast
Benoni, South Africa

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Weather in March

The trajectory of the weather in March in Benoni, South Africa continues to dip slightly, witnessing the lowering of highest temperatures since the start of the year. March signifies a transition period - the city experiences a further relaxed humidity and a decrease in rain. Offering refuge from the heat, the duration of daylight reduces, giving way to a longer, peaceful night. This shift in weather patterns does not disturb the city's wind dynamics, which remain reasonably constant. As a prelude to the drier months, March stands at the crossroads of seasonal weather changes.

Temperature

March in Benoni observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), marking an insignificant difference from February's 26.8°C (80.2°F). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F) is experienced in Benoni.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Benoni, South Africa, is 63%.

Rainfall

In Benoni, South Africa, in March, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.7 rainfall days, and 418mm (16.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:05 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Benoni is 9.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Benoni is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during March translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Benoni in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Benoni, records 25.8°C (78.4°F), while the low-temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Benoni?

In March, the average relative humidity in Benoni is 63%.

How much does it rain in Benoni in March?

In Benoni, in March, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation.

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

The average day length in March is 12h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Benoni?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:05 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in March in Benoni?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Benoni, South Africa, is 9.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Benoni?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Benoni, South Africa, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Benoni, South Africa

Average temperature in March - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in March: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 14.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.9°C).

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Average pressure in March
Benoni, South Africa

Average pressure in March - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average pressure in March: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Benoni, South Africa

Average wind speed in March - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Benoni, South Africa

Average humidity in March - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average humidity in March: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

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Average rainfall in March
Benoni, South Africa

Average rainfall in March - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in March: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Benoni, South Africa

Average rainfall days in March - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.9 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Benoni, South Africa

Average sunshine days in March - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Benoni, South Africa

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in March
Benoni, South Africa

Average cloud cover in March - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in March: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in March
Benoni, South Africa

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (9km).

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