March weather forecast
Senegal

March in Senegal signals the tail-end of the dry season, with the weather conditions remaining agreeable for travel and outdoor activities. Typical temperatures oscillate between a comfortable 20°C (68°F) during the cooler morning and evening hours and 28°C (82.4°F) during the peak daytime. Dakar, known for its vibrant street life and bustling markets, reflects these conditions, offering a favourable atmosphere for exploration and shopping.

In comparison to February, March experiences a slight increase in temperatures, gradually warming up as the transition towards the rainy season begins. Despite this, rainfall remains practically non-existent in March, staying in line with the trends of the dry season. The impending rainy season, typically beginning in June, will bring a stark contrast with higher temperatures, increased humidity, and substantial rainfall.

March does not set any extreme weather records for Senegal in terms of temperature or precipitation. Instead, it offers consistency and predictability, making it an excellent time for wildlife viewing, especially in areas like Niokolo-Koba National Park.

The historic city of Saint-Louis and the lush Casamance region both experience similar climatic conditions in March. Temperatures in Casamance tend to be slightly higher, ranging from 22°C (71.6°F) to 32°C (89.6°F). However, these regions continue to be hospitable to visitors due to the sustained absence of rainfall and manageable humidity levels.

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• Dakar - March »
  With an average sea temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Dakar. With an average sea temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Dakar.
• Touba - March »
  On the first day of March in Touba sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 19:11. On the last day of March, in Touba, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 19:15 GMT.
• Thies - March »
  On the first day of March in Thies, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 19:15. In Thies, rain does not fall in January through March and December.
• Ziguinchor - March »
  March brings an average high-temperature of a still very hot 36°C (96.8°F) in Ziguinchor, aligning with the conditions of the preceding month. In Ziguinchor the average seawater temperature in March is 22.8°C (73°F).
• Rufisque - March »
  In Rufisque rain does not fall in January through March and December. On the first day of March in Rufisque sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 19:17.
• Louga - March »
  With the arrival of March, Louga's average high-temperature registers at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. March is the first month it rains in Louga.
• Tambacounda - March »
  Tambacounda measures an average high-temperature of a blistering 40.8°C (105.4°F) in March, nearly consistent with the preceding month. In Tambacounda March serves as an introduction to spring, marked by significant changes in weather.
• Kolda - March »
  The months with the highest UV index in Kolda are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. March presents a more noticeable shift in Kolda's climate, with the highest temperature reaching a sizzling peak of 41.1°C (106°F).
• Diourbel - March »
  The first month of the spring, March, is a blistering month in Diourbel with an average temperature varying between 19.8°C (67.6°F) and 40°C (104°F). On the last day of March, in Diourbel, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:17 GMT.
• Sedhiou - March »
  On the last day of March, in Sedhiou, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:13 GMT. The months with the highest UV index in Sedhiou are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8.
• Kedougou - March »
  In Kedougou in March, it is raining for 0.6 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. The high-temperature in Kedougou, Senegal, during March is 40.7°C (105.3°F) and the low-temperature is 22.8°C (73°F).