March weather forecast
Lanta, Benin

March, the first month of the spring in Lanta, is still a very hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°C (99°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Lanta's average high-temperature at the onset of March, reaching a still very hot 37.2°C (99°F) from February's 37.8°C (100°F). An average minimum temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) marks the month of March in Lanta, Benin.

Heat index

March's average heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are judged to be tremendously perilous, and heatstroke is imminent.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 64%.

Rainfall

In Lanta, in March, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation. In Lanta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.1 days and collects up to 739mm (29.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Lanta is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Lanta, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:02 WAT.

Sunshine

In Lanta, Benin, the average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

In Lanta, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.