March weather forecastNiamey, Niger
March
Weather in March
In March, Niamey experiences a continued escalation in temperatures while moving deeper into the dry season. With the UV index reaching a heightened 8, protective measures against sunburn are recommended in the plentiful sunshine. A modest increase in wind speed accompanies this transition, offering a gentle cool breeze to offset the warming temperatures. March also stands unique as it receives marginally more rainfall compared to its precursor, despite still being in the dry spell. Cloud cover remains minimal, making this month another clear and sunny period to experience Niamey.Temperature
As Niamey transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a torrid 37°C (98.6°F) in February to a blisteringly hot 40.3°C (104.5°F). Niamey experiences a drastic reduction from day temperatures to an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F) in March.Humidity
March is the least humid month in Niamey, with an average relative humidity of 12%.Rainfall
In Niamey, during March, the rain falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Niamey, there are 34.7 rainfall days, and 99mm (3.9") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Niamey is 12h and 4min.On the first day of March in Niamey, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:03 WAT.
Sunshine
February, March, June, November and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Niamey is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Being careless can result in skin and eye damage. Always take the necessary safety measures. 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. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Niamey, Niger
- Average high temperature in March: 40.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (33.5°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 23.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (30.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°C).
Average pressure in March
Niamey, Niger
- Average pressure in March: 1008.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Niamey, Niger
- Average wind speed in March: 12.6km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, July and December (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.4km/h).
Average humidity in March
Niamey, Niger
- Average humidity in March: 12%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).
Average rainfall in March
Niamey, Niger
- Average rainfall in March: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (42mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Niamey, Niger
- Average rainfall days in March: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (9.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Niamey, Niger
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are February, March, June, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Niamey, Niger
- Average sunshine days in March: 30.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (21.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Niamey, Niger
- Average UV index in March: 8
The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in March
Niamey, Niger
- Average cloud cover in March: 6
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in March
Niamey, Niger
- 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).
