March weather forecast
Madou, Burkina Faso

March

Weather in March

In March, Burkina Faso's summer is in full swing, characterized by a high temperature of 40.3°C (104.5°F). Compared to February, there is a considerable increase in relative humidity levels, reaching 19%. Despite the heat, the city enjoys a high UV index and a long daylight duration of 12.1 hours. The occurrence of rainfall starts increasing but remains minimal, ensuring a largely dry month.

Temperature

Madou signifies an average high-temperature of a blisteringly hot 40.3°C (104.5°F) in March, closely mirroring the 38°C (100.4°F) of February. Madou documents a marked decrease from day to night, with an average low of 24.4°C (75.9°F) throughout March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 19%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout March, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Madou, 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 06:28 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:24 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine 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 value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 during March translates into the following guidance:
Take extra precautions. Protection against sun damage is required. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in March?
An average high-temperature, in March, in Madou, is 40.3°C (104.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 24.4°C (75.9°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In Madou, the average relative humidity in March is 19%.
How much does it rain in Madou in March?
In Madou, during March, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Madou have in March?
In Madou, the average day length in March is 12h and 4min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:24 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Madou have in March?
In Madou, the average sunshine duration in March 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 Madou, Burkina Faso, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in March
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in March
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in March
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in March
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in March
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in March
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in March
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in March
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in March
Madou, 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 - Madou, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in March
Madou, 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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