March weather forecast
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

March

Weather in March

March ushers in noticeable changes to Dedougou's weather tapestry. Under the sizzling sun, the city records a high temperature of 40.3°C (104.5°F), a significant leap from the preceding days of February. The cloud presence increases, implying a measured build-up in atmospheric moisture levels. Marking an end to the arid season, rainfall begins to drizzle down on this West African city. Residents look forward to the cooling rains, a well-deserved respite from the oppressing heat.

Temperature

Dedougou, Burkina Faso, experiences an average high-temperature of a blisteringly hot 40.3°C (104.5°F) in March, subtly different from February's 38°C (100.4°F). Dedougou's nighttime average of 24.4°C (75.9°F) during March reflects a substantial decrease from the daytime temperature.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Dedougou is 19%.

Rainfall

In Dedougou, in March, during 4 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dedougou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96 days and collects up to 407mm (16.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:25 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 8 in March translates into the following instructions:
Prioritize your safety. Without precautions, skin and eyes might get hurt quickly. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in March?
The high-temperature, in March, in Dedougou, is 40.3°C (104.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 24.4°C (75.9°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In Dedougou, Burkina Faso, the average relative humidity in March is 19%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In Dedougou, in March, during 4 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Dedougou have in March?
In Dedougou, the average day length in March is 12h and 4min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:25 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.
When is the highest UV index?
March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in March?
In Dedougou, Burkina Faso, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in March
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°C).

Average pressure in March - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in March
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in March
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in March - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in March
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in March: 19%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in March - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in March
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in March: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (142mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in March
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in March: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are October, November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in March
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in March: 26.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in March - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in March
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in March: 8

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

Average cloud cover in March - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in March
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in March: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in March - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in March
Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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

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