March weather forecast
Leydsdorp, South Africa

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a tropical month in Leydsdorp, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

Upon the onset of March, Leydsdorp witnesses an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Leydsdorp records an average low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) throughout the month of March.

Heat index

The heat index for March is calculated to be a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Leydsdorp, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.

Rainfall

In March, in Leydsdorp, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout March, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 443mm (17.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:57 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Leydsdorp is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.