March weather forecast
Cameroon

As March unfolds in Cameroon, a transition begins to take place, with the southern regions slowly moving towards their first rainy season of the year.

In the south, including the cities of Yaoundé and Douala, the weather starts to shift noticeably. Rainfall levels begin to rise, averaging between 70 to 100mm (3.94") for the month, indicating the onset of the wet season. However, temperatures remain consistent, ranging from 23 to 32°C (89.6°F), similar to the previous month.

Meanwhile, the northern region, typified by the city of Maroua, remains relatively dry, but the Harmattan wind begins to recede, leading to clearer skies and less dusty conditions. Temperatures continue to rise, with daytime highs reaching up to 36°C (96.8°F), signaling the onset of the hotter months of the year. Rainfall remains minimal, maintaining the arid conditions typical of this time of year.

In Limbé, the coastal city at the base of Mount Cameroon, the month of March sees a significant increase in rainfall to about 150mm (5.91"). Despite the higher precipitation, temperatures remain relatively stable, ranging from 24 to 33°C (91.4°F). This trend is representative of the change in seasons that is starting to occur in the southern part of the country.

On the Adamawa Plateau, the weather remains largely consistent with previous months, although a slight increase in rainfall can be observed. Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C (84.2°F), and rainfall averages around 40mm (1.57") for March, marking a transition towards wetter conditions in the upcoming months.

Thus, the weather in Cameroon during March sees the country straddling two seasons - the end of the dry season and the beginning of the rainy season, particularly in the southern regions. This transition results in varied weather conditions across the country, offering unique experiences depending on the region and its climatic characteristics.

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• Yaounde - March »
  On the last day of March, in Yaounde, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:22 WAT. In Yaounde in March, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 125mm (4.92") of accumulated precipitation.
• Douala - March »
  In Douala during March, the rain falls for 23.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Douala sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:34.
• Maroua - March »
  On the first day of March in Maroua sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:12. With an average relative humidity of 12%, March is the least humid month in Maroua.
• Bafoussam - March »
  As Bafoussam welcomes March, the average high-temperature records at a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. March temperatures in Bafoussam vary between a high-temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F) and a low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F).
• Ngaoundere - March »
  On the first day of March in Ngaoundere sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:17. The months with the highest UV index in Ngaoundere are February and March, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Bertoua - March »
  Weather in March in Bertoua is a transition towards increased rainfall, the volume doubling to 48mm (1.89") from the previous month. In Bertoua, in March, during 16.6 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Loum - March »
  On the first day of March in Loum, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:34. Loum experiences an average nighttime temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F) in the month of March.
• Kumba - March »
  In Kumba, in March, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 89mm (3.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Kumba, in March, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 89mm (3.5") of accumulated precipitation.
• Mbouda - March »
  On the first day of March in Mbouda sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of March, in Mbouda sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.
• Edea - March »
  March brings about substantial climatic changes in Edea; the rainfall nearly doubles from February, with a surge of 72mm (2.83") dispersed over 23 days. In Edea, in March, during 23.3 rainfall days, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kribi - March »
  On the first day of March in Kribi sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:34. In Kribi, in March, during 14 rainfall days, 194mm (7.64") of precipitation is typically accumulated.