March weather forecast
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

March

Weather in March

March ushers in noticeable changes as it is the beginning of the hot season in Ouahigouya. The maximum temperature reaches on average 39.9°C (103.8°F), marking the onset of higher heat intensity compared to previous months. Nevertheless, rainfall is minimal and cannot yet be relied upon to cool the city. The increase in sunshine hours describes an open sky, free from clouds, giving the inhabitants vast hours of daylight. Despite the rise in temperature, March retains a rather dry environment and clear skies from dawn to dusk.

Temperature

Ouahigouya observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of March, adjusting from February's sweltering 36.4°C (97.5°F) to a still fiery hot 39.9°C (103.8°F). Ouahigouya, in March, displays a significant temperature downturn during the night, with an average reading of 22.8°C (73°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 12%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Ouahigouya, in March, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Ouahigouya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59.9 days and collects up to 221mm (8.7") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Ouahigouya is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:21 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.9h.

UV index

In Ouahigouya, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 8 during March leads to these advisories:
Ensure safety measures are in place, as skin and eyes are vulnerable to quick damage. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in March?
March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.9°C (103.8°F) and a low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F).
What is the least humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 12%, March is the least humid month.
What is the average humidity in March?
The average relative humidity in March in Ouahigouya is 12%.
How much does it rain in March?
In Ouahigouya, in March, during 1.3 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In Ouahigouya, the average day length in March is 12h and 4min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:21 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in March in Ouahigouya?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.
What is the UV index reading in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ouahigouya is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (29.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in March: 12%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in March
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in March: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (100mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ouahigouya, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in March: 29.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Ouahigouya, 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
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in March: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in March
Ouahigouya, 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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