March is a warm and extremely dry time for sunbathing in Chile. March is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Chile for any length of time. Consider visiting Chile in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for March.
The average maximum temperature in Chile in March is 21°. The average maximum temperature is 22° in the previous month and 18° in the next month.
The average temperature in Chile in March is 17°. The average temperature ranges is 18° in the previous month and 15° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Chile in March is 13°. The minimum temperature is 14° in the previous month and 11° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Chile in March are 12.3 and there are 6.6 hours of sunshine per day on average during March making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Chile in March is typically 12.2 during March. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Chile in March is 19.2° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.
The average total rainfall in Chile in March is 0.1cm and on average there are 0.3 rainy days in March making it an extremely dry time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Chile in March is 13° which is comfortable for everyone. The dew point is 14° in the previous month and 12° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Chile in March is typically 91.7%. The maximum relative humidity is 91.3% in the previous month and 91.3% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Chile in March is typically 74.2%. The average relative humidity is 72.2% in the previous month and 75% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Chile in March is typically 21kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 24kmh in the previous month and 20kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Chile in March is typically 10kmh. The average wind speed is 11kmh in the previous month and 9kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Chile in March is from the West.