March weather forecast
Banfora, Burkina Faso

March

Weather in March

In March, there is a notable upward shift in the weather patterns in Banfora; the residual winter chill completely gives way to a warmer spell. More clouds begin to gather, thanks to the increasing humidity, heralding the onset of the short wet season. Residents and tourists alike bask in an average of 12.1 daylight hours, although rainfall begins to increase to an average of 13mm (0.51"). The contrast between February's dryness and the promising rainfall of April is evident, and inhabitants start preparing their fields for sowing. Even though the climatic conditions are starting to change, the comfortable temperatures still make March a good time for outdoor activities in Banfora.

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still very hot 38.8°C (101.8°F) in March, hardly different from the 37.6°C (99.7°F) recorded in February. Throughout March, Banfora acknowledges a distinct difference between its daytime highs and the steady low average of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Humidity

In Banfora, the average relative humidity in March is 29%.

Rainfall

In March, in Banfora, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout March, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.7 rainfall days, and 548mm (21.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Banfora, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:29 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during March leads to these instructions:
Ensure you act responsibly. Without precautions, skin and eyes can suffer. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in March?
During March, Banfora experiences an average high-temperature of 38.8°C (101.8°F) and a low-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Banfora?
In Banfora, the average relative humidity in March is 29%.
How much does it rain in March?
In Banfora, during March, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In Banfora, the average day length in March is 12h and 5min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:29 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Banfora have in March?
In Banfora, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.8h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
In Banfora, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in March
Banfora, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (39.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Banfora, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Banfora, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Banfora, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in March: 29%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).

Average rainfall in March
Banfora, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in March: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (148mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Banfora, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Banfora, Burkina Faso
  • 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Banfora, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Banfora, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in March: 8

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

Average cloud cover in March
Banfora, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in March: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in March
Banfora, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (8km).

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