March weather forecastBasso, Benin
March
Weather in March
March marks a significant change in the weather of Basso, Benin, as it steps away from the dryness of the previous months. The city witnesses a discernibly increase in rainfall and a spike in relative humidity. A slight dip in sunshine hours coupled with increased cloud cover indicates a transition toward wetter months. Temperatures continue to climb, with the mercury hitting a soaring 41.4°C (106.5°F) at times and hardly sinking below 23.4°C (74.1°F). Preparedness for higher temperatures and impending rains should be considered essential during this month.Temperature
Basso greets March with an average high-temperature of a blisteringly hot 41.4°C (106.5°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Basso demonstrates a significant disparity from daytime highs throughout the month of March, with an average nighttime temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F).Humidity
In Basso, the average relative humidity in March is 22%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout March, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. In Basso, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 438mm (17.24") of precipitation.Daylight
In Basso, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:56 WAT.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 9.9h.UV index
February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Basso. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 8 in March interprets into the following advice:
Be proactive in protecting yourself; skin and eyes can be harmed if left unprotected. 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-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Basso, 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
Basso, 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
Basso, 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
Basso, 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
Basso, 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
Basso, 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
Basso, Benin
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
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
Basso, 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
Basso, 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
Basso, 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
Basso, 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).
