Burkina Faso weather in March
Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices

March in Burkina Faso: an average of 30°, about 0 mm of rain for the month. Roughly 11h 56m of daylight, with light from about 06:09 to 18:04. March in Burkina Faso is perfectly doable if you dress right and plan the day — usually with fewer tourists and better prices.
Burkina Faso in March
Every day in March, the multi-year average
March in Burkina Faso, what works
Good for the beach, the pool and water activities, but plan the day around the heat: out early, a long midday break, back out towards sunset. Sightseeing and walks are best first thing.
What to pack: Light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunglasses and a water bottle. Avoid exertion at midday.
Holidays & events in Burkina Faso
- 8 MarchInternational Women's Day
- 20 MarchEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
On public holidays banks and offices close, some sites change hours and transport shifts, but it's also the best way to see living tradition.
March in Burkina Faso, FAQ
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Burkina Faso — flights & hotels
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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset