March weather forecast
Zwelitsha, South Africa

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Zwelitsha, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Temperature

Zwelitsha's weather in March, with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F), subtly shifts from February's 25.7°C (78.3°F). Zwelitsha, during the nights of March, experiences an average temperature drop to a comfortable 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Humidity

In Zwelitsha, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Zwelitsha, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.9 rainfall days, and 352mm (13.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:06 SAST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Zwelitsha. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?
The high-temperature, in March, in Zwelitsha, records 25.3°C (77.5°F), while the low-temperature is 19.7°C (67.5°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In Zwelitsha, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In March, the average day length is 12h and 17min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:06 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 7.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Zwelitsha?
The months with the lowest UV index are March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in March in Zwelitsha?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average temperature in March
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in March: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.2°C).

Average pressure in March - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average pressure in March
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average wind speed in March
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in March: 18.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (20.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.8km/h).

Average humidity in March - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average humidity in March
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

Average rainfall in March - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average rainfall in March
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in March: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (14mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average rainfall days in March
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.3 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average sunshine days in March
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.5 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average cloud cover in March
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

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

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

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