March weather forecast
Havelock Town, Sri Lanka

March, the first month of the spring in Havelock Town, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°C (77°F) and an average high of 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

The advent of March denotes an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), subtly different from February's 31.2°C (88.2°F). An average nighttime temperature of 25°C (77°F) is witnessed throughout March.

Heat index

The average heat index in March is computed to be a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Havelock Town, in March, it is raining for 20.2 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation. In Havelock Town, during the entire year, the rain falls for 285.6 days and collects up to 2201mm (86.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Havelock Town, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:20 +0530.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

January through April, June, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.