March weather forecast
Ari Atoll, Maldives

March sees overall stable weather trends in Ari Atoll, Maldives. The rainfall slightly increases from the previous month, hinting at the approaching monsoon season. Daylight is marginally longer, contributing to extended outdoor activities. Interestingly, the sea temperature warms up to 29°C (84.2°F). With the ensuing April, the advent of the stormy season can be expected with more rainfall and days endowed with precipitation.

Temperature

The initiation of March sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), maintaining the same temperature as the previous month. Ari Atoll witnesses an average low-temperature of 25°C (77°F) throughout the month of March.

Rainfall

In Ari Atoll, Maldives, in March, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation. In Ari Atoll, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 1938mm (76.3") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Ari Atoll, the average seawater temperature in March is 29°C (84.2°F).
Note: Surface water temperatures falling between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as prime and extremely agreeable for enduring periods during any water activity.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of March, in Ari Atoll, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:17 +05.

Sunshine

In Ari Atoll, the average sunshine in March is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ari Atoll, Maldives, are January through May, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 12 during March leads to these advisories:
Practice every essential safety step. People with fair skin could receive burns in fewer than 5 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Apply liberally and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ every two hours, and promptly after any outdoor workout or a swim. Be attentive! The UV exposure is heightened with reflections from sand and water.