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March · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 89/100

Rufisque in March

Excellent · 89/100Beach 86/100
High / low27° / 20°daily averages
Precipitation0 mm2 wet days
Sea19°surface temperature
14.72° N, 17.27° WElevation 5 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goRufisque · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89March
Best timeJan · Apr–May
March: high / low27° / 20°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Rufisque averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 20° — warm weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 18%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.

March scores 89/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Rufisque. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, April and May instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:18 and sets at 19:20 local time, giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 25 minutes over the month.

Why 89/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%85%
Dry days · 33%86%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 86/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Rufisque this month

Dakar
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Dakar

Dakar · 19 km W
22°Mar high
2wet days
95score
Dakar
Guédiawaye
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Guédiawaye

Dakar · 15 km NW
23°Mar high
2wet days
95score
Guédiawaye
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Pikine

Dakar · 14 km NW
24°Mar high
2wet days
95score
Pikine
Poponguine
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Poponguine

Thies · 25 km SE
28°Mar high
2wet days
81score
Poponguine
ivTop of the table

Senegal's best in March

Where to go in March
Dakar
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Dakar

Dakar
22°Mar high
2wet days
95score
Dakar
Saint-Louis
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2

Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis
25°Mar high
1wet day
95score
Saint-Louis
Guédiawaye
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Guédiawaye

Dakar
23°Mar high
2wet days
95score
Guédiawaye
Kayar
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Kayar

Thies
26°Mar high
2wet days
92score
Kayar
·Questions

Rufisque in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Rufisque?

March scores 89/100 for Rufisque, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 27°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Rufisque in March?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 20°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Rufisque in March?

Rufisque receives about 0 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Rufisque in March?

The sea averages 19°C in March, refreshing but swimmable.