Sun, sea & sand

Mahé weather in March

Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

92

Holiday weather in March

Excellent

Best time to visit: December – March

What is the weather like in Mahé in March?

In March, Mahé is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahé.

March compared

How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.

FebruaryFebMarchMarAprilApr
Score989274
Day31°32°31°
Night22°24°25°
Sea29°30°30°
Sun9 h8 h7 h
Rain days1517

More details for March

Daylight
12 h 3 min06:36 – 18:39
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
36 %on averageAll months
Hot days
29 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %91 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %90 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in March

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent

Mahé in March: quick answers

Is Mahé hot in March?

Yes. In March, Mahé is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Mahé in March?

Yes. In March the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in Mahé in March?

Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm.

Mahé month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences