March weather forecastDespatch, South Africa
March
Weather in March
The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Despatch, South Africa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.6°C (63.7°F) and 25.4°C (77.7°F).Temperature
Despatch's average high-temperature in March is a still moderately hot 25.4°C (77.7°F), indicating a subtle variation from February. In the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 17.6°C (63.7°F).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Despatch is 74%.Rainfall
The wettest months are March and October, with an average 30mm (1.18") of rainfall.Daylight
In Despatch, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of March, in Despatch, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:14 SAST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine in Despatch is 8.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Despatch, South Africa, are March through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Despatch, South Africa
- Average high temperature in March: 25.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.7°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 17.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.7°C).
Average pressure in March
Despatch, South Africa
- Average pressure in March: 1015.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.5mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Despatch, South Africa
- Average wind speed in March: 14.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.8km/h).
Average humidity in March
Despatch, South Africa
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (61%).
Average rainfall in March
Despatch, South Africa
- Average rainfall in March: 30mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and October (30mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (16mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Despatch, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are October and December (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (7.8 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Despatch, South Africa
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Despatch, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Despatch, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Despatch, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in March: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in March
Despatch, 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).
