March weather forecast
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Weather in March

In March, Ghana begins to transition from the dry season to the rainy season, especially in the southern regions. Average temperatures countrywide during this month range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 36°C (96.8°F), with minor variations between the northern and southern areas. Humidity levels also begin to rise as the month progresses.

Accra, the capital located on the coast, sees temperatures fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 32°C (89.6°F), while Kumasi, in the Ashanti region, experiences temperatures between 24°C (75.2°F) and 37°C (98.6°F). While temperatures remain high, the increase in humidity can make the heat feel more intense, particularly in the coastal regions.

Notably, the harmattan wind that affects Ghana during the dry season usually disappears by March. The month marks the onset of the first rainy season, particularly in the southern regions. Rainfall in March is typically light to moderate, with the intensity of the showers increasing towards the end of the month.

Compared to February, March sees a slight increase in rainfall, humidity, and temperatures, especially in the southern regions. The climate continues to shift into the wet season as the country moves into April, with significantly increased rainfall and continued high temperatures.

  • Accra - March »
    March in Accra, Ghana presents a swift transition in weather conditions, seeing an intensification of the heat. In Accra, Ghana, in March, it is raining for 19.1 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Kumasi - March »
    On the first day of March in Kumasi, Ghana, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:18. In Kumasi in March, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 137mm (5.39") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Sekondi-Takoradi - March »
    On the first day of March in Sekondi-Takoradi sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:20. In contrast with February, March introduces a noticeable increase in rainfall in Sekondi-Takoradi, indicating the beginning of the first rainy season.
  • Tamale - March »
    As Tamale enters March, locals and tourists can expect an average high and humid temperature of 39.6°C (103.3°F), a slight increase from the previous month. On the first day of March in Tamale sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:14.
  • Ashaiman - March »
    In Ashaiman in March, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. In Ashaiman, in March, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Cape Coast - March »
    In Cape Coast, in March, the average water temperature is 28.6°C (83.5°F). What is the water temperature in March in Cape Coast?
  • Obuasi - March »
    Therefore, March's weather in Obuasi indicates the onset of the rainy season with its increased rainfall while keeping the temperature steady. Obuasi ushers in March with an average high temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), mirroring closely the previous month.
  • Tema - March »
    On the last day of March, in Tema sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:09 GMT. On the first day of March in Tema sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:12.
  • Madina - March »
    In Madina during March, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. With temperatures averaging around 31.3°C (88.3°F), March hosts warmer days than its preceding months, presenting a perfect atmosphere for beachgoers in Madina.
  • Koforidua - March »
    In March, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 50°C (122°F). In Koforidua, during March, the rain falls for 24.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.
  • Wa - March »
    In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:20. During the warmest month in Wa March, temperatures average a high of 39.7°C (103.5°F) and a low of 26°C (78.8°F).
  • Ho - March »
    In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:07 GMT.

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