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Casamance Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Casamance, Senegal in March.

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Dakar Cap Skirring

Thinking about venturing to Casamance, Senegal this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Casamance in March

Casamance, Senegal is a region in Senegal. March in Casamance generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Dakar to 28°C (82°F) in Cap Skirring. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Cap Skirring and 20°C (68°F) in Dakar. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though March is the coolest month, you can still find places in Casamance, Senegal with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

To explore the conditions in Casamance, Senegal in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

March is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.3 mm (0.01 in) in Dakar.

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Dakar sees around 285 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Casamance by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Casamance - and find the best time to visit. (based on Dakar)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May24°C (75°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Casamance in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Casamance.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Casamance

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Casamance, Senegal?

Temperature range in Casamance (March)

Precipitation variation in Casamance (March)

Dakar

In March Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
285 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Dakar →

Cap Skirring

In March Cap Skirring generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Cap Skirring →

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In our records: Senegal March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Senegal in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest March daytime high in Senegal was 18°C (64°F) in Saint-Louis on March 27, 2002.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Casamance in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Cap Skirring 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)

Casamance weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Casamance, Senegal in March?

March in Casamance, Senegal brings excellent weather. In Dakar, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Casamance, Senegal in March?

Daytime temperatures in Dakar peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in March, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

Does Casamance, Senegal get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Dakar averages just 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Casamance, Senegal.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Casamance, Senegal?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Casamance, Senegal. Typically, the climate in Dakar is excellent.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December provide excellent weather in Dakar. On the other hand, the month of September tends to have good weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Casamance.

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