March weather in
Port Vila remains largely consistent with
February. The average daylight hours tend to reduce slightly, providing marginally longer evenings. The month is characterized by its sweltering afternoons, followed by cooling evening showers that contribute to a total of 282mm rainfall. As the month concludes, the weather hints towards a possible change, paving the way for
April.
Temperature
Port Vila's temperature peaks during February and March, with an average high-temperature of 29°C.
Heat index
The heat index in March is calculated to be a torrid 36°C. Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.
Humidity
In Port Vila, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.
Rainfall
In March, in Port Vila,
Vanuatu, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout March, 282mm of precipitation is accumulated. In Port Vila, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112 days and collects up to 2405mm of precipitation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Port Vila is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of March in Port Vila, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:49 +11.