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March · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 43/100

Ekpè in March

Mixed · 43/100Beach 66/100
High / low30° / 27°daily averages
Precipitation64 mm18 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
6.39° N, 2.54° EElevation 9 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goEkpè · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43March
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
March: high / low30° / 27°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Ekpè averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 27° — hot weather by day. Expect around 64 mm of precipitation spread over about 18 wet days, with average cloud cover near 43%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

March scores 43/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Ekpè. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:57 and sets at 19:02 local time, giving 12 h 05 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 10 minutes over the month.

Why 43/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%55%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%78%

Beach score this month: 66/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in March

Around Ekpè this month

Porto-Novo
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Porto-Novo

Ouémé · 14 km NE
30°Mar high
18wet days
39score
Porto-Novo
Ganvie
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Ganvie

Atlantique · 18 km NW
30°Mar high
20wet days
39score
Ganvie
Cotonou
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Cotonou

Littoral · 13 km W
29°Mar high
20wet days
44score
Cotonou
Abomey-Calavi
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Abomey-Calavi

Atlantique · 21 km W
30°Mar high
20wet days
40score
Abomey-Calavi
ivTop of the table

Benin's best in March

Where to go in March
Malanville
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1

Malanville

Alibori
40°Mar high
1wet day
56score
Malanville
Guénè
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2

Guénè

Alibori
40°Mar high
1wet day
56score
Guénè
Kandi
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Kandi

Alibori
39°Mar high
1wet day
55score
Kandi
Matéri
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Matéri

Atakora
39°Mar high
2wet days
52score
Matéri
·Questions

Ekpè in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Ekpè?

March scores 43/100 for Ekpè, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 30°C with 18 wet days.

How warm is Ekpè in March?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 27°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Ekpè in March?

Ekpè receives about 64 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 18 days.

Can you swim in Ekpè in March?

The sea averages 29°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.