March heralds the approach of warmer conditions, with the climate in
Sukhothai becoming noticeably hotter compared to
February. The humidity is yet to set in, making sightseeing a still enjoyable activity despite the escalating heat. This increase in temperature is accompanied by a surge in UV intensity, necessitating sun protection during outdoor activities. The daylight hours extend into the evening, with the sun still dominant in the late afternoons. The month also signifies a gradual rise in rainfall, registering a more prominent 23mm (0.91") over three days.
Temperature
During March, Sukhothai records an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F), marking a slight divergence from February's 35°C (95°F). Sukhothai sees a large disparity in day to night temperatures in March, with the night temperature dropping to an average of 23°C (73.4°F).
Rainfall
In Sukhothai, during March, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. In Sukhothai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114 days and collects up to 1192mm (46.93") of precipitation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:33 +07.
Sunshine
January through
April, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.
UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Sukhothai are March through
September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 12 during March morphs into the following directions:
Enforce all necessary precautions, unprotected skin might burn swiftly. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Even on overcast days, a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of no less than 30 should be generously applied and reapplied, particularly after swimming or outdoor activities.