March weather forecast
Rhodes, South Africa

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Rhodes, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 11.4°C (52.5°F).

Temperature

As March takes hold, the average high-temperature is a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. With a significant temperature contrast, nighttime temperatures in Rhodes hover around an average low of 11.4°C (52.5°F) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Rhodes is 72%.

Rainfall

In Rhodes, in March, during 19.3 rainfall days, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rhodes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.3 days and collects up to 575mm (22.64") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Rhodes.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Rhodes, South Africa, is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:05 SAST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Rhodes. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in March leads to these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rhodes in March?
The high-temperature, in March, in Rhodes, is 23.8°C (74.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 11.4°C (52.5°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Rhodes?
In Rhodes, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.
How much does it rain in Rhodes in March?
In Rhodes, South Africa, in March, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 62mm (2.44") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Rhodes?
In Rhodes, South Africa, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.
How many hours of daylight does Rhodes have in March?
In Rhodes, the average day length in March is 12h and 16min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Rhodes?
On the first day of March in Rhodes, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:05 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Rhodes have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Rhodes, South Africa, is 8.8h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Rhodes?
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Rhodes, South Africa.
What is the UV index reading in March in Rhodes?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in March: 23.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (16.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 11.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.9°C).

Average pressure in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average pressure in March: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (9.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (7.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (47%).

Average rainfall in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in March: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (111mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (8mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in March: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is May (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in March: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in March
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).

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