March weather forecast
Kankossa, Mauritania

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Weather in March

March in Kankossa, Mauritania marks the entrance of pre-summer, with temperatures showing a significant increase in comparison to February. The third month of the year also sees the UV index rise to 8, hinting at a stronger sun than previous months. Both the average wind speed and pressure record a drop, signaling less windy days ahead. Rainfall is almost nonexistent, with only 2mm (0.08") falling throughout the month. The month does offer frequent and brilliant sunshine, making tourist activities utterly enjoyable.

Temperature

Kankossa experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a tropical 33.3°C (91.9°F) in February to a fiery hot 37.2°C (99°F). March nights experience a distinct temperature drop from the daily highs, with an average low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 14%.

Rainfall

March through October are months with rainfall. March is the first month it rains in Kankossa. Throughout March, in the average 1.2 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. In Kankossa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 39.7 days and collects up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March in Kankossa, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:58 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

In Kankossa, Mauritania, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests this advice:
Always be careful, as unprotected skin and eyes might burn in no time. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Kankossa in March?

Kankossa in March has an average high-temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) and an average low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

What are the least humid months in Kankossa?

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 14%, are the least humid months in Kankossa.

What is the average humidity in March in Kankossa?

In Kankossa, the average relative humidity in March is 14%.

When does it start to rain in Kankossa?

March is the first month it rains in Kankossa. Throughout March, in the average 1.2 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Kankossa have in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Kankossa?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:58 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kankossa have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Kankossa, Mauritania, is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in March in Kankossa?

In Kankossa, Mauritania, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average temperature in March - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and June (42.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°C).

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Average pressure in March
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average pressure in March - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in March: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average wind speed in March - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average humidity in March - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in March: 14%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (44%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (14%).

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Average rainfall in March
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average rainfall in March - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in March: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (63mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average rainfall days in March - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.1 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are April, June and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average sunshine days in March - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average sunshine days in March: 29.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average UV index in March - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in March: 8

The months with the highest UV index are May and June (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in March
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average cloud cover in March - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in March: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in March
Kankossa, Mauritania

Average visibility in March - Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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

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Kankossa, Mauritania

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