March weather forecast
Bijilo National Park, The Gambia

Moving to March, Bijilo National Park starts to heat up a bit in comparison to February as it continues its march towards the peak season. The trend of brightly lit, rain-scarce days remains an enduring characteristic of the park's weather. This soaring elevation of temperatures varies subtly from the previous months. The UV index aligns with the rise in sunshine duration, inviting visitors to embrace the abundant sunrays. Remarkably, the month passes by with no recorded rainfall, enhancing the charm of the dry, warm weather.

Temperature

The yearly peak temperatures occur in March and April, averaging a high-temperature of 34°C (93.2°F).

Rainfall

In Bijilo National Park, rain does not fall in March and April.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater are February and March, with an average sea temperature of 21°C (69.8°F).
Note: Most people do not find swimming enjoyable in water of 21°C (69.8°F). The task of controlling breathing becomes tougher as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Bijilo National Park, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 19:15. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:18 GMT.

Sunshine

In Bijilo National Park, The Gambia, the average sunshine in March is 9h.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Adopt every vital precaution, unprotected skin and eyes may burn rapidly. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. One should apply and reapply liberally a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ every two hours and immediately after a swim or an outdoor exercise.