March weather forecast
The Gambia

March in The Gambia marks the closing phase of the dry season, with the onset of the rainy season just a few months away. During March, the country experiences warmer conditions, with average daytime temperatures ranging between 29°C (84.2°F) and 32°C (89.6°F), a noticeable rise from the cooler months of January and February. Nighttime temperatures also increase, with averages hovering around 19°C (66.2°F).

Despite being located in the tropics, The Gambia receives no rainfall in March, making it one of the driest months of the year. However, humidity levels start to rise in preparation for the impending rainy season. The dry and dusty Harmattan wind, a characteristic feature of the dry season, continues to fade, resulting in clearer skies and improved visibility across the country.

Banjul, the capital city, shares similar weather patterns with the rest of the country, but its coastal location allows for some moderation in temperatures. The cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean breezes ensures that Banjul's temperatures remain slightly lower than inland areas, providing a more comfortable climate for residents and visitors.

Compared to February, March presents an upward trend in temperatures, a pattern that continues into April. The increasing heat and humidity signal the end of the dry season and the gradual approach of the rainy season, with the first showers expected to commence in June.

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• Banjul - March »
  The months with the coldest seawater are February and March, with an average sea temperature of 21°C (69.8°F). February and March, with an average sea temperature of 21°C (69.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Banjul.
• Brikama - March »
  On the first day of March in Brikama, The Gambia, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 19:15. The months with the most sunshine in Brikama are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.
• Bakau - March »
  The months with the most sunshine in Bakau are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine. Months with rainfall in Bakau are March through November.
• Farafenni - March »
  On the last day of March, in Farafenni, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:14 GMT. March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Farafenni.
• Lamin - March »
  The months with the most sunshine in Lamin are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine. The months with the lowest UV index in Lamin are February and March, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Gunjur - March »
  March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Gunjur, The Gambia. On the first day of March in Gunjur, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 19:15.
• Soma - March »
  On the first day of March in Soma sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 19:10. On the last day of March, in Soma, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:13 GMT.
• Bansang - March »
  March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Bansang, The Gambia. On the first day of March in Bansang, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 19:07.