March is a very cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Santo Stefano, and not recommended. March is too cold for swimming in Santo Stefano for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Santo Stefano in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather.
In March, the weather starts to improve with fewer rain showers and more sunny days. However, the sea is still cold and not suitable for swimming or sunbathing. Beach activities like snorkeling, diving, surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing are not recommended due to the cold water and unpredictable weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for March.
March marks the beginning of spring in Monopoli, with temperatures ranging from 6°C to 16°C. The beach at Santo Stefano starts to see a slight increase in visitors, but it is still not crowded. There are no major public holidays or special events that affect the crowd levels in March.
The average maximum temperature in Santo Stefano in March is 13°. The average maximum temperature is 10° in the previous month and 17° in the next month.
The average temperature in Santo Stefano in March is 9°. The average temperature ranges is 6° in the previous month and 13° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Santo Stefano in March is 5°. The minimum temperature is 3° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Santo Stefano in March are 11.9 and there are 5.4 hours of sunshine per day on average during March making it a sunny month that is overcast at times.
The ultraviolet index in Santo Stefano in March is typically 4.6 during March. An ultraviolet index reading of 3 to 5 indicates there is a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Keep out of the sun during the strongest hours around midday when unprotected skin risks burning in less than 30 minutes. For the sensitive 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, and after swimming or sweating. Tanning for hours is possible with the right application of sun cream. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Santo Stefano in March is 14.3° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.
The average total rainfall in Santo Stefano in March is 23.2cm and on average there are 10.6 rainy days in March making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Santo Stefano in March is 8° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 6° in the previous month and 11° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Santo Stefano in March is typically 95.2%. The maximum relative humidity is 95% in the previous month and 95.6% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Santo Stefano in March is typically 79.6%. The average relative humidity is 82.3% in the previous month and 78.2% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Santo Stefano in March is typically 30kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 30kmh in the previous month and 28kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Santo Stefano in March is typically 16kmh. The average wind speed is 16kmh in the previous month and 14kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Santo Stefano in March is from the West-Southwest.
