March weather forecast
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

March

Weather in March

Characterised by a notable shift, the Bobo-Dioulasso weather in March signifies a transition into Burkina Faso’s rainy season. The temperature still maintains a relatively high point at 39.3°C (102.7°F), yet this is mitigated by the fractionally increased humidity. Rainfall introduces a refreshing change from the consistent dryness of previous months, offering a rejuvenating blend of warmth and moisture. Although the city experiences more rainfall, the sunlight exposure does not dramatically decrease, creating an environment that is both warm and moist.

Temperature

The advent of March brings an average high-temperature of a still torrid 39.3°C (102.7°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Bobo-Dioulasso's nights in March are distinguished by a pronounced temperature shift from the day, with an average low of 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 24%.

Rainfall

In Bobo-Dioulasso, in March, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. In Bobo-Dioulasso, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.4 days and collects up to 574mm (22.6") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bobo-Dioulasso, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:28 GMT.

Sunshine

In Bobo-Dioulasso, the average sunshine in March is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 8 in March translates into these instructions:
Ensure you're protected; unprotected eyes and skin can get hurt in moments. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in March?
Bobo-Dioulasso in March has an average high-temperature of 39.3°C (102.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity is 24%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In Bobo-Dioulasso, in March, during 5.1 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Bobo-Dioulasso have in March?
In March, the average day length is 12h and 4min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:28 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Bobo-Dioulasso have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 9.8h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March - Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in March
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (39.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are April and May (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.8°C).

Average pressure in March - Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in March
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in March
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.7km/h).

Average humidity in March - Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in March
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in March: 24%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (14%).

Average rainfall in March - Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in March
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in March: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (160mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in March
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bobo-Dioulasso, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March - Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in March
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in March - Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in March
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in March: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 5).

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

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

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