One of the warmer months.
March in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Temasek.
Typical rainfall for the year.
Around the yearly average.
Close to the yearly wind average.
Peak UV levels for the year.
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for March.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
12.1 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 10
- Typical sun hours
- 07:09 - 19:15
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 26 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 77%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
82%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through March in Temasek. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Day 15 selected for March. Temperature 28.9°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in March
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in March.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
31.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~100% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~25°C (P95)
Why this matters
Muggy conditions are possible on ~31 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 94% of days (29.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
29.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~94% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~29 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 55% of days (17.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
17.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~55% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~17 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 55% of days (17.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
17.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~55% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heat stress is possible on ~17 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 44% of days (13.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
13.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~44% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~28mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~14 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 42% of days (13.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
13.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~42% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~28mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~13 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
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Oppressive humidity Measures: Oppressive humidity days (dew point >=24C). Observed about 31% of days (9.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
9.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~31% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~25°C (P95)
Why this matters
Oppressive humidity is possible on ~9 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 22% of days (6.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~22% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~33mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 18% of days (5.6 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~18% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~33°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot days are possible on ~6 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 3.2 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.2 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~27mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~45mm (P95)
Why this matters
Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 1.6 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.6 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
31.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~100% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~26°C (P95)
Why this matters
Warm nights are possible on ~31 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
31.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~100% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~25°C (P95)
Why this matters
Humid conditions are possible on ~31 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 90% of days (27.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
27.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~90% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~24mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~28 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 83% of days (25.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
25.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~83% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~19h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~26 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 83% of days (25.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
25.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~83% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~26 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 78% of days (24.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
24.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~78% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~88% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~24 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 68% of days (21.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
21.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~68% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~27°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot nights are possible on ~21 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 65% of days (20.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
20.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~65% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~20 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 54% of days (16.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
16.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~54% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~17 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 44% of days (13.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
13.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~44% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~25°C (P95)
Why this matters
Convective risk signal appears on ~14 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 21% of days (6.6 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~21% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~47km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 0.6 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.6 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~32°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~91% (P95)
Why this matters
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~91 (P95)
Why this matters
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is March a good time to visit Temasek?
Typical March days in Temasek reach highs of 29°C (84°F) with nights around 25°C (77°F). It usually feels hot by day and warm after dark. Overall, March sits in the middle of the Temasek climate range.
What are temperatures like in March?
Daytime temperatures in March typically peak near 29°C (84°F), while nights drop to around 25°C (77°F). Expect hot afternoons and warm evenings.
How much does it rain in March?
Rainfall in March averages 194 mm (7.6 in) across roughly 26 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in March?
You can expect about 12 hours of daylight in March. Sunrise is typically around 07:09 and sunset near 19:15. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in March?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 10), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in March?
In March, average wind speeds are around 10 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 37 km/h (23 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.