March weather forecast
Ivory Coast

The month of March in Ivory Coast signifies the gradual transition from the dry season to the rainy season. While the dry conditions still prevail during the first half of the month, there is a noticeable increase in precipitation towards the latter half.

Temperatures in March continue the warming trend set by February, with the average range being between 24°C (75.2°F) during the cooler nights to 31°C (87.8°F) in the daytime. Cities in the northern region such as Korhogo and Odienne continue to experience higher temperatures, often reaching up to 34°C (93.2°F) during the day. Coastal regions, including the city of Abidjan, see slightly lower temperatures due to the Atlantic Ocean's cooling effect.

The rainfall in March starts to increase as the wet season approaches, particularly in the latter half of the month. The country experiences an average rainfall between 20mm (0.79") in the northern areas to 60mm (2.36") in the south. This marks a significant increase compared to the drier months of January and February, and the humidity levels also start to rise accordingly.

When compared to April, the weather in March is noticeably drier and slightly cooler. With the onset of April, the rainy season is in full swing, leading to significantly higher rainfall and further increased temperatures. This highlights March as a transitional period in the climate of Ivory Coast.

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• Abidjan - March »
  March carries on the trend from February, with a slight rise in temperature and rainfall levels in Abidjan. In Abidjan, the average low-temperature during March nights tends to settle at a moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F), indicating a slight drop from the daytime peak.
• Yamoussoukro - March »
  In Yamoussoukro in March, during 9 rainfall days, 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In March, the rain falls for 9 days.
• Bouake - March »
  Bouake experiences its average highest temperatures in March, reaching a peak of 36.9°C (98.4°F) and a minimum of 24.1°C (75.4°F). On the first day of March in Bouake sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:31.
• Daloa - March »
  In Daloa, during March, the rain falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of precipitation. February's transformation into March witnesses an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35.6°C (96.1°F) in Daloa, noting a minor change from the preceding month.
• San-Pedro - March »
  In San-Pedro, Ivory Coast, in March, the average water temperature is 28.4°C (83.1°F). On the first day of March in San-Pedro sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:39.
• Korhogo - March »
  In Korhogo, during March, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. In Korhogo, during March, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.
• Man - March »
  The average heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is evaluated at 46°C (114.8°F). March's mean heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable.
• Gagnoa - March »
  On the first day of March in Gagnoa sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:36. In Gagnoa, in March, during 23.6 rainfall days, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Soubre - March »
  In Soubre during March, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation. On the last day of March, in Soubre, Ivory Coast, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:35 GMT.
• Abengourou - March »
  In Abengourou, Ivory Coast, in March, it is raining for 22.8 days, with typically 103mm (4.06") of accumulated precipitation. In Abengourou, in March, during 22.8 rainfall days, 103mm (4.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Agboville - March »
  On the first day of March in Agboville sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:29. March introduces an escalation in the weather conditions witnessed during February in Agboville, Ivory Coast.