March weather forecast
Maputsoe, Lesotho

englishespañol中文
Share

Weather in March

March brings further cooling to Maputsoe, Lesotho, as temperatures dip to an average high of 23.8°C (74.8°F) from the highs of January and February. March shares similar relative humidity conditions with February, suggesting a continuation of the balmy feel. A reduction in daylight hours and a slight decline in the UV index results in a respite from the strong summer sun. The tail end of the rainy season is evident in March as rainfall decreases compared to previous months. The weather in March can be characterized as a transitional period towards the approaching cooler months.

Temperature

March's average high-temperature stands at a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F), showing little deviation from February's 25°C (77°F). Maputsoe logs a considerable temperature decrease from the daytime highs during the nights in March, with an average reading of 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Maputsoe is 58%.

Rainfall

In Maputsoe, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Maputsoe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 387mm (15.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Maputsoe is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of March in Maputsoe, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:06 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Maputsoe is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during March leads to these advisories:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Maputsoe?

Maputsoe in March has an average high-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 11.3°C (52.3°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Maputsoe?

In Maputsoe, the average relative humidity in March is 58%.

How many days does it rain in March in Maputsoe?

In March, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Maputsoe?

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Maputsoe have in March?

In Maputsoe, Lesotho, the average day length in March is 12h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Maputsoe?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:06 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in March in Maputsoe?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Maputsoe?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover

Average temperature in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average temperature in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in March: 23.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (13.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (2.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average pressure in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in March: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average wind speed in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average humidity in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in March: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average rainfall in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in March: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average rainfall days in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average snowfall in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average snowfall days in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average sunshine days in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average UV index in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average cloud cover in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in March: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in March
Maputsoe, Lesotho

Average visibility in March - Maputsoe, Lesotho
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Maputsoe, Lesotho

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location