March weather forecast
Nouakchott, Mauritania

March, the first month of the spring in Nouakchott, is still a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.3°C (61.3°F) and an average high of 31.6°C (88.9°F).

Temperature

In Nouakchott, the average high-temperature in March is essentially the same as in February - a still hot 31.6°C (88.9°F). In March, the average low-temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Rainfall

March is the last month it rains in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Throughout March, Nouakchott collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nouakchott, 94mm (3.7") of rain is accumulated.

Sea temperature

February through May, with an average sea temperature of 19°C (66.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: For most, swimming in 19°C (66.2°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Nouakchott is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of March, in Nouakchott, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:17 GMT.

Sunshine

March through May, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 12 translate into the following recommendations:
Practice all essential precautions. Protection against sun damage is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be liberally applied and re-applied every two hours, and immediately after an outdoor workout or a swim.