March weather forecast
Pikine, Senegal

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Weather in March

A crescendo of warmth is felt advancing into March with noticeable increases in temperature and sunshine hours. The change in weather becomes markedly more pronounced compared to previous months with the top temperature hitting 36°C (96.8°F). Slight showers of rain begin to manifest, marking the end of the dry spell experienced in the initial months of the year. Despite this beginning of a wetter phase, these precipitations remain relatively infrequent and scattered. With the temperature and humidity on the rise, the shift towards a warmer, more humid climate commences.

Temperature

The arrival of March sees an average high-temperature of a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F), hardly diverging from February's 33.8°C (92.8°F). Significant dips from daytime highs mark the March nights in Pikine, with a consistent average temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 35%.

Rainfall

March, April, June through November are months with rainfall in Pikine. March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 0.3 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Pikine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46.6 days and collects up to 168mm (6.61") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most when the water temperature is 19.9°C (67.8°F). As the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more difficult to control.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Pikine is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March in Pikine, Senegal, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 19:21 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Pikine is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during March leads to these advisories:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jan 26, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Pikine in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Pikine, records 36°C (96.8°F), while the low-temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Pikine?

In Pikine, the average relative humidity in March is 35%.

When does it start to rain in Pikine?

March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 0.3 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

What month is the sea coldest in Pikine?

March is the month with the coldest seawater in Pikine, Senegal, with an average sea temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

How cold is the water in March in Pikine?

In March, the average sea temperature is 19.9°C (67.8°F). Swimming in 19.9°C (67.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the average length of the day in March in Pikine?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Pikine?

On the first day of March in Pikine, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 19:21 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Pikine?

The average sunshine duration in March in Pikine, Senegal, is 9.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Pikine?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Pikine is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in March
Pikine, Senegal

Average temperature in March - Pikine, Senegal
  • Average high temperature in March: 36°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (37.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (26.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Pikine, Senegal

Average pressure in March - Pikine, Senegal
  • Average pressure in March: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Pikine, Senegal

Average wind speed in March - Pikine, Senegal
  • Average wind speed in March: 17.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Pikine, Senegal

Average humidity in March - Pikine, Senegal
  • Average humidity in March: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (22%).

Average rainfall in March
Pikine, Senegal

Average rainfall in March - Pikine, Senegal
  • Average rainfall in March: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (68mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, May and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Pikine, Senegal

Average rainfall days in March - Pikine, Senegal
  • Average rainfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Pikine, Senegal

Average sea temperature in March - Pikine, Senegal
  • Average sea temperature in March: 19.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (19.9°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pikine, Senegal

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pikine, Senegal
  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pikine, Senegal

Average sunshine days in March - Pikine, Senegal
  • Average sunshine days in March: 30.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Pikine, Senegal

Average UV index in March - Pikine, Senegal
  • Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Pikine, Senegal

Average cloud cover in March - Pikine, Senegal
  • Average cloud cover in March: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in March
Pikine, Senegal

Average visibility in March - Pikine, Senegal
  • 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).

Pikine, Senegal

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