March weather forecastLobamba, Swaziland

March

Weather in March

For Lobamba, March presents a noticeable shift in weather with the temperature dropping from 27.4°C (81.3°F) in February to 26.6°C (79.9°F). Surrounding this, the rainfall also experiences a decrease, resulting in a drier environment. Wind movements stay stable in comparison to February, contributing to an agreeable climate throughout. A further decrease in the cloud cover, from 55 to 48%, unveils brighter and clearer skies in Lobamba. The fall in temperature hints at the impending cooler season as the month gradually ends.

Temperature

March's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 26.6°C (79.9°F) from February. In the month of March, the average temperature dips to a moderate 15.9°C (60.6°F) during the night.

Humidity

In Lobamba, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Lobamba, in March, during 18.7 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 549mm (21.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Lobamba, is 26.6°C (79.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to 15.9°C (60.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in February is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

In Lobamba, in March, during 18.7 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 14min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, in Lobamba, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

27.4°C

26.6°C

24.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.4km/h

7.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.5

8.4

13.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Lobamba, Swaziland

Average high temperature in March: 26.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.4°C).

Average low temperature in March: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Lobamba, Swaziland

Average pressure in March: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Lobamba, Swaziland

Average wind speed in March: 6.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Lobamba, Swaziland

Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in March
Lobamba, Swaziland

Average rainfall in March: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Lobamba, Swaziland

Average rainfall days in March: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.6 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lobamba, Swaziland

Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lobamba, Swaziland

Average sunshine days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Lobamba, Swaziland

Average UV index in March: 6

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