March weather forecastPointe-Noire, Congo

Weather in March

The weather in Pointe-Noire transitions slightly towards warm in March, from 26°C (78.8°F) to 30.2°C (86.4°F). March shares similarities with February but distinguishes itself through slight variations in its climate profile. As opposed to the first two months, the rainfall pattern maintains an even balance, neither increasing nor decreasing significantly. With partial changes in relative humidity, the city continues to embrace tropical weather. Aside from minor alterations in daylight and sunshine hours, weather characteristics like pressure, wind speed, and cloud cover stay almost consistent.

Temperature

Pointe-Noire's warmest temperatures are experienced in March, with average high temperatures of 30.2°C (86.4°F) and lows of 26°C (78.8°F).

Heat index

March's mean heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Pointe-Noire, Congo, in March, it is raining for 22.7 days, with typically 110mm (4.33") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 217.2 rainfall days, and 881mm (34.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

March is the month with the warmest seawater in Pointe-Noire, with an average sea temperature of 28.9°C (84°F).
Note: In water activities such as swimming and diving, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed highly pleasurable for extended periods without any unease.

Daylight

In Pointe-Noire, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March in Pointe-Noire, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Pointe-Noire is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Note! The Sun's UV radiation gets intensified with the reflection from sand and water.