March weather forecast
Doké, Ivory Coast

Transitioning from February, March comes in with warmer temperatures and significantly higher humidity. The city assumes a more tropical character as weather conditions remain high—a pattern seen extending into the following month as well. The increasing cloud percentage provides relatively less sunshine, pushing the UV index down to 7, which is dominantly consistent throughout the year.

Temperature

Doké records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.4°C (92.1°F) in March, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. The temperature notes a substantial fall from the daily peak to an average of 20.9°C (69.6°F) during March nights.

Heat index

The heat index in March is estimated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Doké, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Doké, in March, it is raining for 25 days, with typically 125mm (4.92") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Doké, there are 270.6 rainfall days, and 1604mm (63.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.