March weather forecast
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

With the arrival of March, Providenciales experiences slight increments in its weather parameters. The climate introduces warmer temperatures with increased daylight hours, paving the way for prolonged outdoor activities. Comparatively, rainfall reduces from the previous month making March a preferable month for tourists. Consequentially, the sea temperature retains the trend from the previous months, affirming to be a delightful time for beach-goers. Experiencing an average rainfall totaling 38mm (1.5") over 10 days, the month demonstrates resilience against extreme weather variations.

Temperature

Providenciales's March average high-temperature settles at a still warm 28°C (82.4°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. During March, the nighttime temperature in Providenciales averages of 21°C (69.8°F).

Rainfall

In Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. In Providenciales, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155 days and collects up to 775mm (30.51") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, are January through April, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°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

The average length of the day in March in Providenciales is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:53 EST. On the last day of March, in Providenciales, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:03 EDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Providenciales, the average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

In Providenciales, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 11. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 11 during March translates into these guidelines:
Enforce every vital precaution. Those with light skin could endure burns in a matter of minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. After a swim or outdoor exercise, one should liberally reapply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation is accentuated by reflecting off sand and water.