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Climate Guide for March

 A significant decrease in precipitation is observed as we approach the end of the ‘rainy season’. You should enjoy lots of sunshine, however be on the lookout for the odd tropical showers which normally show a clear prevalence for the early afternoon.
It’s also getting fairly warm as the sun moves overhead.

The Northwest Monsoon starts to weaken and consequently conditions at sea become more pleasant.

 Climatic Means and Extremes for March 

Rainfall

194.6mm (7.7ins)

 

Highest Rainfall

465.8mm
(18.3ins)

2000

Number of Dry days (<0.1mm)

16

 

Lowest Rainfall

55.0mm (2.2ins)

1984

Number of Wet days (>5.0mm)

8

 

Highest Temperature

33.5°C
(92.3°F)

1998

Relative Humidity

80%

 

Lowest Temperature

22.1°C (71.8°F)

1979

Sunshine Duration

6.8hrs/day

 

Highest wind Speed

61kts (113km/hr)

1996

Cloud Cover

58%

 

Notes:
 These statistics are based on records collected at Seychelles International Airport on the main island of Mahé for the 30-year period 1972-2001.
The station is located close to sea level on the east coast.

Sea Surface Temperature is based on only 3 years of data (2000-2002 inclusive).

Air Temperature

27.8°C
(82.0°F)

 

Maximum Air Temperature

31.1°C
(88.0°F)

 

Minimum Air Temperature

25.0°C
(77.0°F)

 

Sea Surface Temperature

29.3°C
(84.7°F)

 

Predominant Wind Direction

West to Northwest

 

Wind Speed

5.2kts
(10km/hr)

 

  

To discuss the latest Outlook for your holiday, talk to a Weatherman live on (248) 384070/384071. You can also access the latest weather forecast through the ‘Dial-a-Weather Service’ on (248) 971555

 

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