March weather forecast
Dunkeld, South Africa

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Dunkeld, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 14.5°C (58.1°F) and 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Temperature

The beginning of March records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.9°C (78.6°F), marking a negligible difference from February's 27.2°C (81°F). In Dunkeld, the average temperature during the nights of March drops to a mild 14.5°C (58.1°F).

Humidity

In Dunkeld, the average relative humidity in March is 62%.

Rainfall

In Dunkeld, in March, during 16.8 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dunkeld, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.3 days and collects up to 457mm (17.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:06 SAST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Dunkeld is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?
In Dunkeld, 25.9°C (78.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 14.5°C (58.1°F) is the average low-temperature during March. In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity is 62%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In March, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout March, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Dunkeld have in March?
In March, the average day length is 12h and 14min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Dunkeld?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:06 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Dunkeld have in March?
In Dunkeld, South Africa, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.4h.
What is the UV index reading in March?
In Dunkeld, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in March - Dunkeld, South Africa
Average temperature in March
Dunkeld, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in March: 25.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 14.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.2°C).

Average pressure in March - Dunkeld, South Africa
Average pressure in March
Dunkeld, South Africa
  • Average pressure in March: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Dunkeld, South Africa
Average wind speed in March
Dunkeld, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in March: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in March - Dunkeld, South Africa
Average humidity in March
Dunkeld, South Africa
  • Average humidity in March: 62%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in March - Dunkeld, South Africa
Average rainfall in March
Dunkeld, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in March: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Dunkeld, South Africa
Average rainfall days in March
Dunkeld, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.5 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dunkeld, South Africa
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dunkeld, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March - Dunkeld, South Africa
Average sunshine days in March
Dunkeld, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (6.7 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in March - Dunkeld, South Africa
Average cloud cover in March
Dunkeld, 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).

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

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

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