March weather forecast
Port Olry, Vanuatu

Transitioning from February to March, Port Olry doesn't witness a major shift in weather patterns. The lush landscapes continue to get regular showers while the temperatures remain consistently warm. Sunrise and sunset timings slightly vary from the last month, resulting in reduced daylight hours. The end of this month marks the gradual onset of drier weather in the coming months. Wind speed too remains comparatively consistent, ensuring comfort for the visitors and locals.

Temperature

March is Port Olry's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 28.9°C (84°F) and lows of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

March's mean heat index is calculated to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Port Olry, Vanuatu, in March, it is raining for 26.1 days, with typically 195mm (7.68") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 235.3 rainfall days, and 1432mm (56.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Port Olry, 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 18:15. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:54 +11.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Port Olry is 9.3h.

UV index

February through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Port Olry. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.