Weather in March in Burkina Faso
Planning a journey to Burkina Faso this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in March?
March in Burkina Faso generally has very hot temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 39°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Ouagadougou. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dori with an average of 0.9 mm to low rainfall in Gaoua with 21 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Ouagadougou enjoys close to 265 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at March's conditions in Burkina Faso, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Burkina Faso's yearly weather, check out our Burkina Faso climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou
In March Ouagadougou generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Koudougou
In March Koudougou generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bobo-Dioulasso
In March Bobo-Dioulasso generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Dori
In March Dori generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Fada N'gourma
In March Fada N'gourma generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Burkina Faso.
Is March the best time to visit Burkina Faso?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Burkina Faso due to the typically unpleasant weather in Ouagadougou.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Ouagadougou. On the other hand, the weather in June, August and October tend to be poor.
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