March weather forecast
Kokou, Burkina Faso

March

Weather in March

By March, the sweltering heat in Kokou increases with temperatures edging higher as we approach the heart of the dry season. With only minimal cloud cover to shield this Burkina Faso city from the sun's intense rays, UV indices begin to elevate. No significant shifts are observed with regards to wind speed or visibility. The one noteworthy difference this month is the temperature range, which escalates from 24.2°C (75.6°F) to 39.3°C (102.7°F). Rainfall continues to be non-existent, reassuring residents and tourists of uninterrupted sunny days.

Temperature

As February gives way to March, the average high-temperature displays a slight ascent, adjusting from a torrid 35.8°C (96.4°F) to a still fiery hot 39.3°C (102.7°F). March nights bring a pronounced temperature shift, with averages hovering around a moderately hot 24.2°C (75.6°F).

Humidity

The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 10%.

Rainfall

January, March, November and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In Kokou, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:10 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 8 transforms into these recommendations:
Take all necessary measures. Eyes and skin are at risk if left unprotected. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in March?
The high-temperature, in March, in Kokou, records 39.3°C (102.7°F), while the low-temperature is 24.2°C (75.6°F).
What is the least humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 10%, March is the least humid month.
What is the average humidity in March in Kokou?
In March, the average relative humidity is 10%.
What is the driest month?
In Kokou, rain does not fall in January, March, November and December.
Does it rain in March?
In March, it doesn't rain. February is the latest month when it rains.
What is the average length of the day in March?
The average day length in March in Kokou is 12h and 4min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:10 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in March?
In Kokou, the average sunshine duration in March is 10.2h.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
In Kokou, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat 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
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (41.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.9°C).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in March: 14km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in March: 10%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (10%).

Average rainfall in March
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in March: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (74mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 10h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in March: 30.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.8 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in March: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 5).

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

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

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