March weather forecast
Makokou, Gabon

Arriving at March, there's a noticeable change in Makokou’s weather dynamics, particularly in the amount of rainfall. Throughout the month, there's a considerable increase in rainfall accumulation, reaching up to 188mm (7.4"). The increasing trend in temperatures noted in the previous months continues, yet the UV Index, daylight, and sunshine hours remain relatively constant. The number of rainy days increases, making March a wetter month compared to February. With the advent of the next month, the city braces for even higher levels of rainfall.

Temperature

The warmest period, with an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F), falls in March and April.

Rainfall

In Makokou, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 188mm (7.4") of precipitation. In Makokou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 1626mm (64.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:16 WAT.

Sunshine

February through May, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 12 during March morphs into the following directions:
Employ all crucial safeguards, unprotected skin could burn rapidly. 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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. A sunscreen boasting a minimum SPF of 30 should be generously applied and reapplied even on cloudy days, post swim or outdoor exercise.