March weather forecast
Makabana, Gabon

March, the first month of the autumn in Makabana, is still a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.9°C (71.4°F) and an average high of 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

In Makabana, the peak average temperatures are observed in March, with a high of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and a low of 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Makabana, Gabon, is 87%.

Rainfall

In Makabana, during March, the rain falls for 29.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 165mm (6.5") of precipitation. In Makabana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 274.1 days and collects up to 1640mm (64.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Makabana, Gabon, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:23 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Makabana is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during March translates into the following guidance:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.