March weather forecastAbene, Guinea-Bissau

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Abene, is a sweltering month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.5°C (95.9°F) and min 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

March, with its high-temperature average of 35.5°C (95.9°F) and a low-temperature average of 22.8°C (73°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In Abene, the average relative humidity in March is 44%.

Rainfall

March through December are months with rainfall in Abene. March is the first month it rains in Abene. Throughout March, in the average 0.7 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 726mm (28.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Abene, Guinea-Bissau, is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of March, in Abene, Guinea-Bissau, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:14 GMT.

Sunshine

March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Abene. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following advice:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.