Temperatures in March
It's hot in March in Benin with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Benin in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Benin with hot temperatures, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature drops to around 34°C, with nights close to 27°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Benin will be around 34°C, with nights close to 27°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 98 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 24% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Benin. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Benin in March |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
98 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
February
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Benin?
March is a great month to be in Benin for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Benin in March
With 42°C, Benin hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 29°C.
Check out the climate of Benin for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate of Benin is based on weather data from Porto-Novo. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Benin for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in March in Benin
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Benin, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Benin
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Benin, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Benin.
Daily UV Index in March in Benin
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Benin, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Benin Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Benin, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Benin Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Benin, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Benin
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Benin. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Benin by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Benin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
