March weather forecast
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

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Weather in March

Moving into March, the weather pattern in Tenkodogo begins a transition towards hotter conditions, hinting at the onset of summer in subsequent months. It's a period marked by a relative increase in humidity levels, indicating a moistening of the atmosphere compared to earlier months. The increase daylight hours offer longer periods of sunshine and outdoor activity. While the rainfall is still meager at 1mm (0.04"), the UV Index begins to rise. With this trend, early precautions for UV radiation are crucial for those spending significant time outdoors.

Temperature

The initiation of March sees an average high-temperature of a blistering 40.4°C (104.7°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. March presents a pronounced difference from daytime highs, with a consistent average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 16%.

Rainfall

In Tenkodogo, in March, during 1.5 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 74.3 rainfall days, and 304mm (11.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:12 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Tenkodogo is 10.3h.

UV index

March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Tenkodogo. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 during March leads to these advisories:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 40.4°C (104.7°F) and 24°C (75.2°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 16%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Tenkodogo, in March, it is raining for 1.5 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso, the average day length in March is 12h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:12 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Tenkodogo have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 10.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Tenkodogo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

Average temperature in March - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°C).

Average pressure in March
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

Average pressure in March - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

Average wind speed in March - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

Average humidity in March - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in March: 16%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in March
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

Average rainfall in March - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in March: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (114mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

Average rainfall days in March - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

Average sunshine days in March - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in March: 29.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

Average UV index in March - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in March: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and October (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

Average cloud cover in March - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in March: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in March
Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

Average visibility in March - Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).

Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso

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