March weather forecast
Kensington, South Africa

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Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Kensington, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 14.2°C (57.6°F) and 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Temperature

The commencement of March notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.9°C (78.6°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Nighttime temperature in Kensington lowers to an average of 14.2°C (57.6°F) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout March, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 425mm (16.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Kensington 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

The average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Kensington is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard 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 - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Kensington?

Kensington in March has an average high-temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in February is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Kensington?

The average relative humidity in March is 63%.

How much does it rain in Kensington in March?

In Kensington, in March, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Kensington have in March?

In Kensington, South Africa, the average day length in March is 12h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Kensington?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, in Kensington, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:06 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in March in Kensington?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Kensington, South Africa, is 9.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Kensington?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Kensington is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Kensington, South Africa

Average temperature in March - Kensington, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in March: 25.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January, February and December (27.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 14.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

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Average pressure in March
Kensington, South Africa

Average pressure in March - Kensington, 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
Kensington, South Africa

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Kensington, South Africa

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

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Average rainfall in March
Kensington, South Africa

Average rainfall in March - Kensington, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in March: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Kensington, South Africa

Average rainfall days in March - Kensington, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.5 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Kensington, 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 3min

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
Kensington, South Africa

Average sunshine days in March - Kensington, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Kensington, South Africa

Average UV index in March - Kensington, 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
Kensington, South Africa

Average cloud cover in March - Kensington, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in March: 22

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
Kensington, South Africa

Average visibility in March - Kensington, 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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