March weather forecast
Gracias, Honduras

As March sets in, Gracias experiences a steady climb in temperatures, a characteristic that hints at the onset of summer. Displaying one of the least amounts of rainfall days, with a total of 5 days, March records fewer showers compared to previous months. Sunshine dominates the skies, leading to extended daylight hours, which accentuates the warm weather setting. However, towards the end of March, there is a slight drop in sunshine hours marking the transition towards the impending rainy season in April.

Temperature

With the arrival of March, Gracias's average high-temperature registers at a still warm 28°C (82.4°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Gracias, after hot March days, encounters a marked drop to an average nighttime temperature of 15°C (59°F).

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall in Gracias. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Gracias is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:06 CST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Gracias, Honduras, are March through May, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Adopt all important safety measures, unprotected skin may burn rapidly. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Combat sunburn and harmful sun radiation by consistently applying sunscreen with at least 30 SPF.