March weather forecast
Kankossa, Mauritania

March

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

As March sets, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a tropical 33.3°C (91.9°F) in February to a sweltering 37.2°C (99°F). Kankossa reports a substantial plunge from daytime highs during the nights of March, 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 in Kankossa. March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 1.2 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kankossa, Mauritania, there are 39.7 rainfall days, and 116mm (4.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Kankossa, the average sunshine in March is 9.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Be proactive in protecting yourself; skin and eyes can be harmed if left unprotected. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in March?
In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37.2°C (99°F) and 20.8°C (69.4°F) respectively.
What are the least humid months?
The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 14%.
What is the average humidity in March?
The average relative humidity in March is 14%.
When does it start to rain?
March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 1.2 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In Kankossa, Mauritania, the average day length in March is 12h and 4min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, 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 long on average sun shines in March?
In Kankossa, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.8h.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
In Kankossa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
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).

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).

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).

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%).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

englishespañol中文
Share