March weather forecast
Benin

March signifies the transition phase between the dry and wet seasons in Benin. Although it is still a part of the dry season, this month experiences a noticeable change in the weather pattern, including a slight increase in both temperatures and precipitation compared to February.

Average temperatures in March range from 26°C (78.8°F) to 35°C (95°F), marking a gradual rise in warmth from the preceding months. Northern cities such as Kandi and Natitingou often see minimum temperatures of 18°C (64.4°F), while in southern cities like Cotonou and Porto-Novo, the minimum temperatures hover around 26°C (78.8°F). These conditions continue to favour outdoor explorations, but the heat can become intense during the day, especially in the northern parts of the country.

The Harmattan wind, by March, has typically diminished, paving the way for increased humidity and sporadic rainfall events. Average rainfall in March is still relatively low, usually less than 30mm (1.18"), but it indicates the onset of the rainy season, which starts in April.

When compared to the subsequent month, April, March serves as a prelude to the major shift in weather. April will see a significant increase in rainfall and a further rise in temperatures, marking the commencement of the wet season in Benin.

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• Porto Novo - March »
  Ever so slightly hotter than February, March sees a continuing rise in Porto Novo's temperature which is paired with consistent humidity levels. In Porto Novo, in March, during 7.6 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cotonou - March »
  March through May and November, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Cotonou, Benin. March through May and November, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Cotonou.
• Parakou - March »
  In Parakou, during March, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. Parakou's warmest weather arrives in March, when temperatures average a high of 39.2°C (102.6°F) and a low of 23.8°C (74.8°F).
• Djougou - March »
  On the first day of March in Djougou, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:04. In Djougou, in March, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.
• Bohicon - March »
  On the first day of March in Bohicon sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:03. As Bohicon transitions further into the year, the weather in March exhibits a trend towards rainy conditions with ascending cloud coverage from 20% in the previous month.
• Kandi - March »
  March presents an upward trend in temperature conditions in Kandi, with the temperature rising above 40°C (104°F) in the afternoon, creating intense heat during days. On the first day of March in Kandi sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:58.
• Natitingou - March »
  The highest temperatures in Natitingou are recorded in March, with averages reaching a high of 39.3°C (102.7°F) and a low of 23.2°C (73.8°F). In Natitingou, in March, during 5.8 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ouidah - March »
  March registers as the month with the highest average temperatures in Ouidah reaching 32.2°C (90°F) at its peak and 26.8°C (80.2°F) at the lowest. Ouidah's temperature records reveal March as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 32.2°C (90°F) and lows of 26.8°C (80.2°F).
• Abomey - March »
  March's arrival in Abomey brings an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 35°C (95°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. In Abomey during March, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.
• Save - March »
  In March, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 55°C (131°F). The heat index in March is computed to be a life-threatening hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are treated as extremely hazardous, and the threat of heatstroke is imminent.
• Tchaourou - March »
  On the first day of March in Tchaourou sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of March, in Tchaourou, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:59 WAT.