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Visiting Gambia in March

March is one of the best months to visit Gambia for the best beach weather. It has the most sunshine and best sunbathing and swimming conditions of the year.

The weather in March is slightly warmer than the previous month. March has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (94°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright.

March has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). March is an excellent month for swimming in Gambia with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day. The sea temperature in March is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into April.

Also consider visiting Gambia in one of the other best months of April, May, November, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for March.

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Can you sunbathe in Gambia in March?

Yes, March is a great time for sunbathing in Gambia.

March has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (94°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. March has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

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Can you swim in Gambia in March?

Yes, March is an excellent month for swimming in Gambia with very warm sea temperatures 28°C (83°F).

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Is March a good time to holiday in Gambia?

Yes, March is a great time for a holiday in Gambia.

March has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (94°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. March has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). March is an excellent month for swimming in Gambia with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

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Is Gambia warm in March?

Yes, Gambia is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days in March.

The average maximum temperature in Gambia in March is 34°C (94°F). The average maximum temperature is 33°C (92°) in the previous month and 33°C (91°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Gambia in March is 27°C (80°F). The average temperature is 26°C (78°F) in the previous month and 26°C (79°F) in the next month.

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How sunny is Gambia in March?

The average day light hours per day in Gambia in March are 12. The sunshine percentage is 79% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright.

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Temperature in Gambia in March

The weather in March is slightly warmer than the previous month. The average maximum temperature in Gambia in March is 34°C (94°F). The average maximum temperature is 33°C (92°F) in the previous month and 33°C (91°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Gambia in March is 27°C (80°F). The average temperature is 26°C (78°F) in the previous month and 26°C (79°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Gambia in March is 20°C (67°F). The minimum temperature is 19°C (66°F) in the previous month and 20°C (68°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Gambia in March

The days in March are marginally longer than the previous month and the days continue to get marginally longer into April. March has slightly more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise slightly into April. During March the average day light hours are 12 per day in Gambia. The sunshine percentage is 79% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Gambia in March is typically 13.7 during March. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Gambia in March

The average sea water temperature in Gambia in March is 28.2°C (82.8°F) which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. The sea temperature in March is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into April.

Rainfall in Gambia in March

March has a couple of less days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop slightly into April. The average total rainfall in Gambia in March is 0cm (0inches) and on average there are 0.3 rainy days in March making it an extremely dry time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Gambia in March

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Gambia in March is 18°C (64°F) which is OK for most but slightly uncomfortable for some. The dew point is 16°C (61°F) in the previous month and 19°C (19°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Gambia in March is typically 81.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 75.7% in the previous month and 88.7% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Gambia in March is typically 56.1%. The average relative humidity is 49.1% in the previous month and 66.1% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Gambia in March

The average maximum wind speed in Gambia in March is typically 26KM/H (16MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 27KM/H (17MPH) in the previous month and 26KM/H (16MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Gambia in March is typically 12KM/H (8MPH). The average wind speed is 13KM/H (8MPH) in the previous month and 13KM/H (8MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Gambia in March is from the North.

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