March weather forecast
Cococodji, Benin

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Cococodji, Benin, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.1°C (80.8°F) and an average high of 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

Cococodji experiences the peak of its temperatures in March and April, when the average high-temperatures rise to 32°C (89.6°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Cococodji, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Cococodji, Benin, in March, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cococodji, there are 204.5 rainfall days, and 599mm (23.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Cococodji is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Cococodji, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:00 WAT.

Sunshine

In Cococodji, the average sunshine in March is 9.2h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cococodji. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.