March weather forecast
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

In Ouagadougou, weather in March experiences a continuation of the warm trend seen in February, but with an upturn in nighttime temperatures. In contrast to the preceding months, rainfall records a slight increase albeit still considerably low at 5mm (0.2"). The month is marked by peak afternoon heat and a steady upsurge in humidity levels. Sun exposure remains as high with extended daylight hours. March serves as a transition into the wetter part of the year.

Temperature

The advent of March observes an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 38.4°C (101.1°F), nearly identical to February's 36.3°C (97.3°F). Ouagadougou logs a substantial downturn to a warm 23°C (73.4°F) during March nights, a considerable shift from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Ouagadougou, the average relative humidity in March is 29.5%.

Rainfall

In Ouagadougou, during March, the rain falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, during the entire year, the rain falls for 35.2 days and collects up to 788mm (31.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ouagadougou, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of March, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:17 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January through March, May, October and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 12 turns into the following recommendations:
Carry out all vital precautions. Protection from sun exposure is a must. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or above should be applied generously and reapplied every two hours and right after any outdoor activity or swim.