March weather forecastTamale, Ghana

March

Weather in March

As Tamale, Ghana, 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. The city encounters more rainfall, and cloud cover thickens compared to February, yet, the visibility remains unaffected. Increase in rainfall leads to a corresponding increase in humidity. March weather brings more rainfall days that may impact certain outdoor activities for individuals. Nevertheless, the increased rainfall does not put a dampener on the overall pleasant weather of Tamale.

Temperature

The average temperatures in Tamale reach their apex in March, averaging 39.6°C (103.3°F) at the high end and 27.8°C (82°F) at the low end.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Tamale is 36%.

Rainfall

In Tamale, in March, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation. In Tamale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 530mm (20.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

February through May and November, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Tamale. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 8 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Always use protective measures; unprotected skin might suffer damage in a short span. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

March is the month when Tamale's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 39.6°C (103.3°F) and lows of 27.8°C (82°F).

In March, in Tamale, the average high-temperature is 39.6°C (103.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 27.8°C (82°F).

In Tamale, the average relative humidity in March is 36%.

In March, in Tamale, Ghana, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout March, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, the average day length in Tamale is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of March in Tamale, Ghana, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

February through May and November, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Tamale, Ghana.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Tamale is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in March
Tamale, Ghana

  • Average high temperature in March: 39.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (28.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°C).

Average pressure in March
Tamale, Ghana

  • Average pressure in March: 1008mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1008mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Tamale, Ghana

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Tamale, Ghana

  • Average humidity in March: 36%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).

Average rainfall in March
Tamale, Ghana

  • Average rainfall in March: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (127mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Tamale, Ghana

  • Average rainfall days in March: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Tamale, Ghana

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Tamale, Ghana

  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Tamale, Ghana

  • Average UV index in March: 8

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May and November (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Tamale, Ghana

  • Average cloud cover in March: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in March
Tamale, Ghana

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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