March weather forecast
Gatakpal, Benin

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a torrid month in Gatakpal, Benin, with an average temperature varying between 23.1°C (73.6°F) and 39°C (102.2°F).

Temperature

Temperature records mark March as the warmest month, with highs averaging 39°C (102.2°F) and lows at 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Gatakpal is 39%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout March, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.6 rainfall days, and 596mm (23.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:04 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through April, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 8 in March translates into these instructions:
Skin and eyes are vulnerable without protection. Ensure you always take precautions. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest?
Temperature readings in Gatakpal reach their annual highs in March, averaging 39°C (102.2°F) and a minimum average of 23.1°C (73.6°F).
How hot is it in March?
During March, Gatakpal experiences an average high-temperature of 39°C (102.2°F) and a low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
The average relative humidity in March is 39%.
How much does it rain in March?
In Gatakpal, in March, during 5.7 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in March in Gatakpal?
The average day length in March is 12h and 5min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:04 WAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Gatakpal have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 9.8h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index in Gatakpal are February through April, with an average maximum UV index of 8.
What is the UV index reading in March?
In Gatakpal, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Gatakpal, Benin
  • Average high temperature in March: 39°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.9°C).

Average pressure in March
Gatakpal, Benin
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Gatakpal, Benin
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and May (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Gatakpal, Benin
  • Average humidity in March: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (19%).

Average rainfall in March
Gatakpal, Benin
  • Average rainfall in March: 17mm

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

Average rainfall days in March
Gatakpal, Benin
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gatakpal, Benin
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 5min

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: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gatakpal, Benin
  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Gatakpal, Benin
  • Average UV index in March: 8

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

Average cloud cover in March
Gatakpal, Benin
  • Average cloud cover in March: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in March
Gatakpal, Benin
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (7km).

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