March weather forecast
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

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Weather in March

Tarrafal's March weather poses a fascinating shift from the preceding months, characterized by a perceivable increase in the number of daylight hours. Salient in the weather records is the wind volatility, decelerating from 25.8km/h (16mph) in February to a calmer 23.8km/h (14.8mph). This shift signals the mitigation of windy conditions and the advent of more stable weather. The frequency of sunshine days and the degree of visibility remain steady, providing the city with uninterrupted views of the horizon. With looming April weather, anticipations of climatic alterations pervade the city's air.

Temperature

Tarrafal's coldest period falls in February and March, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Humidity

In Tarrafal, Cape Verde, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Tarrafal are January, March and May Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

In Tarrafal, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:47 -01.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tarrafal are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in March translates into this advice:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Tarrafal?

In Tarrafal, Cape Verde, the coldest period comes during February and March, when the average high-temperature touches 23.7°C (74.7°F).

What are March temperatures in Tarrafal?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Tarrafal, is 23.7°C (74.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Tarrafal?

In Tarrafal, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

What is the driest month in Tarrafal?

The months with the least rainfall in Tarrafal, Cape Verde, are January, March and May Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

How much does it rain in Tarrafal in March?

In Tarrafal, during March, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Tarrafal have in March?

In March, the average day length in Tarrafal is 12h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Tarrafal?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, in Tarrafal, Cape Verde, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:47 -01.

How many hours of sunshine does Tarrafal have in March?

In Tarrafal, Cape Verde, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Tarrafal?

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in March in Tarrafal?

In Tarrafal, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average temperature in March - Tarrafal, Cape Verde
  • Average high temperature in March: 23.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.9°C).

Average pressure in March
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average pressure in March - Tarrafal, Cape Verde
  • Average pressure in March: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average wind speed in March - Tarrafal, Cape Verde
  • Average wind speed in March: 23.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in March
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average humidity in March - Tarrafal, Cape Verde
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average rainfall in March - Tarrafal, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall in March: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average rainfall days in March - Tarrafal, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall days in March: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Tarrafal, Cape Verde
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average sunshine days in March - Tarrafal, Cape Verde
  • Average sunshine days in March: 28.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average UV index in March - Tarrafal, Cape Verde
  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average cloud cover in March - Tarrafal, Cape Verde
  • Average cloud cover in March: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in March
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average visibility in March - Tarrafal, Cape Verde
  • 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).

Tarrafal, Cape Verde

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