March weather forecast
Tchitchao, Togo

Providing a breather between the heat of February and the cooling trend of April, March is a month of mild changes in Tchitchao. With the relative humidity ramping up to 40% and rainfall reaching 22mm (0.87"), March heralds the onset of the wet season. It may turn out to be a rather damp month, especially compared to February and particularly towards the end of March. While weather variations are not dramatic, visitors might want to be prepared for a slight increase in precipitation.

Temperature

March is the month when Tchitchao sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 38.8°C (101.8°F) and a low of 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Tchitchao is 40%.

Rainfall

In Tchitchao, during March, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. In Tchitchao, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.9 days and collects up to 630mm (24.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Tchitchao, Togo, is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Tchitchao, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:05 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Tchitchao is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Tchitchao are February through April, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 8 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Skin and eyes are vulnerable without protection. Ensure you always take precautions. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.