March weather forecast
Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast

The city transitions to a wetter season in March. Accommodating the highest average rainfall of the year at 108mm (4.25"), March distinctively delineates the onset of the rainy period. The increase in precipitation does not signify a considerable drop in temperatures, which remain fairly warm. Strolls under the glowing sun turn into quick whisks under the showers, making March a month of mixed weather encounters.

Temperature

The height of temperatures is seen during February and March, averaging a high-temperature of 33.5°C (92.3°F).

Rainfall

In Yamoussoukro, during March, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation. In Yamoussoukro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113 days and collects up to 1126mm (44.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January through May, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 12 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Employ every crucial safety step. Those with fair skin could experience burns in a matter of minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Even on overcast days, apply and frequently reapply a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more, specifically after a swim or outdoor workout.