March weather forecast
Skukuza, South Africa

March marks the transition period from summer to autumn. The torrential downpours of the summer months taper off, making way for a drier climate. Temperatures remain relatively high, although cooler nights start to make an appearance. The decrease in rain and humidity levels indicates the end of the rainy season. March weather is versatile, providing a mix of summer and fall characteristics.

Temperature

Skukuza, South Africa, sees the arrival of March with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), indicating a subtle variation from February. Skukuza experiences an average low-temperature of 18.9°C (66°F) in the month of March.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the most humid months in Skukuza.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout March, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Skukuza, South Africa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.3 days and collects up to 415mm (16.34") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Skukuza is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of March in Skukuza, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:53 SAST.

Sunshine

In Skukuza, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Skukuza, South Africa, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.