March weather forecastBanikoara, Benin

March

Weather in March

March in Banikoara marks a turning point in the meteorological progressions. A slight increase in rains coupled with enhanced humidity indicate the onset of the wet season. The city continues to bask in the sunny weather, ensuring the city life remains vibrant and engaging. Possessing the highest recorded temperature of 41.4°C (106.5°F) within the year, March ushers in a challenging hot period for the residents. Meanwhile, local flora receives a much-needed respite as the city slowly inches towards its rainiest part of the year.

Temperature

The arrival of March in Banikoara brings an average high-temperature of an extremely hot 41.4°C (106.5°F), subtly diverging from February's 38.9°C (102°F). March presents a pronounced divergence from daily peak temperatures, with the average low-temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Banikoara, Benin, is 22%.

Rainfall

In Banikoara, in March, during 2.8 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Banikoara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 438mm (17.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Banikoara, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of March, in Banikoara, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Banikoara, Benin, is 9.9h.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Banikoara. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 8 in March translates into the following instructions:
Always be careful, as unprotected skin and eyes might burn in no time. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

In Banikoara, 41.4°C (106.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 23.4°C (74.1°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

In Banikoara, the average relative humidity in March is 22%.

In Banikoara, in March, during 2.8 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, the average day length in Banikoara, Benin, is 12h and 4min.

On the first day of March in Banikoara, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Banikoara, Benin, is 9.9h.

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Banikoara, Benin.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Banikoara, Benin, is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Banikoara, Benin

  • Average high temperature in March: 41.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Banikoara, Benin

  • Average pressure in March: 1008.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1011.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Banikoara, Benin

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Banikoara, Benin

  • Average humidity in March: 22%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).

Average rainfall in March
Banikoara, Benin

  • Average rainfall in March: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (149mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Banikoara, Benin

  • Average rainfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Banikoara, Benin

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Banikoara, Benin

  • Average sunshine days in March: 28.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Banikoara, Benin

  • Average UV index in March: 8

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April and May (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are August and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Banikoara, Benin

  • Average cloud cover in March: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in March
Banikoara, Benin

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).