Burkina Faso weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Burkina Faso in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in March?
March in Burkina Faso generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation ranging from almost none to low.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 39°C (103°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) in Ouagadougou. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in March varies from almost no rainfall in Dori with an average of 0.9mm (0 inches) to low rainfall in Gaoua with 21mm (0.8 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 265 hours of sunshine in Ouagadougou during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Burkina Faso climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Burkina Faso in March, check out the map below.
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Average weather in Ouagadougou
In March Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (103°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Koudougou
In March Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bobo-Dioulasso
In March Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (101°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (78°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Dori
In March Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (103°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Fada N'gourma
In March Fada N'gourma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to go to Burkina Faso?
In our opinion March is not the best time to visit Burkina Faso with commonly unpleasant weather in Ouagadougou.
On average the best time to visit Burkina Faso is in January with generally perfect weather in Ouagadougou.
The worst months are June, August and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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