March weather forecastEspiritu Santo, Vanuatu

Weather in March

The weather in March, in comparison to February, experiences slight fluctuations. These variations, nonetheless, contribute to the richness and diversity of the climate in Espiritu Santo. Contrasting the previous month, March experiences a surge in total rainfall count rising to 376mm (14.8"), making it the wettest month in the year. However, this heavy downpour does not significantly affect the warm and wet weather phenomenon, fueling the rich ecosystem's vigor. In terms of solar incidence, daylight hours gradually fall to 12.2 average hours per day.

Temperature

During January through March, Espiritu Santo experiences its peak temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall

March is the month with the most rainfall in Espiritu Santo. Rain falls for 21 days and accumulates 376mm (14.8") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The months with the warmest seawater are January through April, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).
Note: Swimming, diving, and other water-related activities in temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered highly enjoyable and satisfying for longer durations without uneasiness.

Daylight

In Espiritu Santo, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of March, in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:55 +11.

Sunshine

February, March, May through July, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Espiritu Santo. 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: In March, the maximum UV index of 12 transforms into these recommendations:
Carry out every crucial safety measure. People with fair skin may sustain burns in fewer than 5 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. After a swim or outdoor exercise, one should liberally reapply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher. Attention! UV strength is notably upped by the reflection of sand and water.