March weather forecast
Podji, Benin

The first month of the spring, March, is also a hot month in Podji, Benin, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.7°C (80.1°F) and max 33.5°C (92.3°F).

Temperature

In March, Podji charts a high-temperature average of a still tropical 33.5°C (92.3°F), remaining consistent with February. An average low-temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F) is observed in Podji during the March nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is evaluated at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Podji, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Podji, in March, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 481mm (18.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Podji, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:59 WAT.

Sunshine

In Podji, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.