March weather forecast
Cat Island, The Bahamas

Transitioning into March, the weather patterns on Cat Island slowly shift towards the warmer spectrum. While the daily high remains unchanged at 25°C (77°F), the daily low increases by one notch to 19°C (66.2°F). As the tropics greet the spring, rainfall shows a decrease, registering at 25mm (0.98") throughout the month. UV index takes a considerable leap to 10, urging residents and visitors to take precautions against sunburn during the increased daylight of 12 hours.

Temperature

Cat Island indicates an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F) in March, showing minor variation from February's 25°C (77°F). During March, Cat Island records an average temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) at night.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Cat Island is March, when the rain falls for 9 days and typically collects 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 24°C (75.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Cat Island.
Note: Imagine a swim in 24°C (75.2°F) waters. How you'd feel depends on your cold sensitivity, the sun's rays, the caress of the wind, and the warmth enveloping you. Comparatively, Olympic swimmers train in waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Cat Island is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:04 EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:17 EDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Cat Island are March through May, July and August, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Cat Island, The Bahamas, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 10. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 10 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure you act responsibly. Without precautions, skin and eyes can suffer. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Before stepping out, consider using a sunscreen with 30 SPF or more. Especially if you're one to burn easily, avoid prolonged sun exposure. Be on guard! The reflective nature of sand and water boosts UV exposure.