March weather forecast
Ziguinchor, Senegal

Moving from February to March, Ziguinchor remains dry and warm, as it continues the trend of no rainy days. With the sunshine hours maintaining at 9 hours per day, outdoor enthusiasts continue to enjoy what this city offers. March becomes one of the 'coolest' periods in Ziguinchor with temperatures ranging from 18°C (64.4°F) to 36°C (96.8°F). The shift to April brings a subtle increase in temperatures. March sees off another month with no rainfall, thereby extending the dry spell in Ziguinchor.

Temperature

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. With the onset of night in March, Ziguinchor reveals a significant decrease in temperature, averaging at a refreshing 18°C (64.4°F).

Rainfall

January through April are months without rainfall.

Sea temperature

In March, the average sea temperature is 22.8°C (73°F).
Note: A person's cold intolerance, with sunshine, wind, and air temperature, are essential factors for enjoying swimming in 22.8°C (73°F) water. (FYI: The Olympic swimming competition requires a water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In Ziguinchor, Senegal, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 19:16 GMT.

Sunshine

February through May and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

February 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 extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 12 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Utilize every vital safety procedure. Individuals with light skin may endure burns in less than 5 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Regularly apply and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 every two hours, or straight after swimming or an outdoor activity. Caution! Sand and water surfaces escalate the UV intensity from the Sun.