March weather forecast
Maroua, Cameroon

March

Weather in March

By the time March rolls in, Maroua experiences the year's first rains, albeit very sporadically and lightly. The recorded maximum temperature peaks further to 39.5°C (103.1°F). These higher temperatures combined with a relative humidity of 12% augments the hotness in the air. The sharp rise in temperature gets somewhat relieved by a subtle increase in average wind speed. Nevertheless, March continues the trend of long sunny days in Maroua.

Temperature

Maroua ushers in March with an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 39.5°C (103.1°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Marked by a significant temperature drop from daytime highs, the average nighttime temperature lowers to a warm 25.4°C (77.7°F) throughout March.

Humidity

The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 12%.

Rainfall

In Maroua, Cameroon, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.

Sunshine

In Maroua, the average sunshine in March is 10h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 8 in March leads to these guidelines:
Take important precautions because unprotected skin can burn and be harmed swiftly. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in March?
In March, in Maroua, the average high-temperature is 39.5°C (103.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 25.4°C (77.7°F).
What is the least humid month?
The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 12%.
What is the average humidity in March?
In Maroua, the average relative humidity in March is 12%.
What is the driest month in Maroua?
January through March, November and December are months without rainfall in Maroua.
Does it rain in March?
In Maroua, in March, it doesn't rain. In April, it rains.
How many hours of daylight does Maroua have in March?
The average day length in March is 12h and 4min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, in Maroua, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.
How long on average sun shines in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 10h.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Maroua is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Maroua, Cameroon
Average temperature in March
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°C).

Average pressure in March - Maroua, Cameroon
Average pressure in March
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average pressure in March: 1007.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1006.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Maroua, Cameroon
Average wind speed in March
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7km/h).

Average humidity in March - Maroua, Cameroon
Average humidity in March
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average humidity in March: 12%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in March - Maroua, Cameroon
Average rainfall in March
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average rainfall in March: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (154mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Maroua, Cameroon
Average rainfall days in March
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average rainfall days in March: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Maroua, Cameroon
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March - Maroua, Cameroon
Average sunshine days in March
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average sunshine days in March: 30.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.6 days).

Average UV index in March - Maroua, Cameroon
Average UV index in March
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average UV index in March: 8

The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in March - Maroua, Cameroon
Average cloud cover in March
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average cloud cover in March: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in March - Maroua, Cameroon
Average visibility in March
Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).

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