Ouidah weather in March
In March, Ouidah sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 36 mm of rain across 9.5 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in March, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Ouidah's 5th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ouidah's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
- 9.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 7:03 AM – 7:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.77 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Ouidah is city in Benin.
- Density
- 131/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical March day in Ouidah reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 27 |
| 2 | 31 | 27 |
| 3 | 31 | 27 |
| 4 | 31 | 27 |
| 5 | 31 | 27 |
| 6 | 31 | 27 |
| 7 | 31 | 27 |
| 8 | 31 | 27 |
| 9 | 31 | 27 |
| 10 | 31 | 27 |
| 11 | 31 | 27 |
| 12 | 31 | 27 |
| 13 | 31 | 27 |
| 14 | 31 | 27 |
| 15 | 31 | 27 |
| 16 | 31 | 27 |
| 17 | 31 | 27 |
| 18 | 31 | 27 |
| 19 | 31 | 27 |
| 20 | 31 | 27 |
| 21 | 31 | 27 |
| 22 | 31 | 27 |
| 23 | 31 | 27 |
| 24 | 31 | 27 |
| 25 | 31 | 27 |
| 26 | 31 | 27 |
| 27 | 31 | 27 |
| 28 | 31 | 27 |
| 29 | 31 | 27 |
| 30 | 31 | 27 |
| 31 | 31 | 27 |
How March really feels in Ouidah
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ouidah weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 1st-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 25° | 19 | 5.5 | 11.7 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 31° / 26° | 24 | 6.1 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 31° / 27° | 36 | 9.5 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 31° / 26° | 56 | 12.7 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| May | 30° / 26° | 137 | 21.9 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 28° / 25° | 212 | 24.9 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 27° / 24° | 104 | 16.6 | 12.3 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 27° / 24° | 63 | 12.5 | 12.2 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 28° / 24° | 109 | 19.2 | 12 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 29° / 25° | 124 | 20.2 | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 30° / 26° | 59 | 14.9 | 11.7 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 31° / 26° | 28 | 7.1 | 11.6 | 5.1 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 |
| Cloudier (%) | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 52 |
| 2 | 48 | 52 |
| 3 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 49 | 51 |
| 8 | 50 | 50 |
| 9 | 49 | 51 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 48 | 52 |
| 12 | 47 | 53 |
| 13 | 46 | 54 |
| 14 | 44 | 56 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 40 | 60 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 39 | 61 |
| 25 | 39 | 61 |
| 26 | 39 | 61 |
| 27 | 40 | 60 |
| 28 | 41 | 59 |
| 29 | 41 | 59 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
| 31 | 42 | 58 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Ouidah gets around 36 mm of rain over 9.5 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 31% and peaks near 32% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 |
| 2 | 28 |
| 3 | 28 |
| 4 | 29 |
| 5 | 30 |
| 6 | 30 |
| 7 | 31 |
| 8 | 31 |
| 9 | 31 |
| 10 | 31 |
| 11 | 31 |
| 12 | 32 |
| 13 | 32 |
| 14 | 32 |
| 15 | 32 |
| 16 | 32 |
| 17 | 32 |
| 18 | 31 |
| 19 | 31 |
| 20 | 31 |
| 21 | 30 |
| 22 | 30 |
| 23 | 30 |
| 24 | 30 |
| 25 | 30 |
| 26 | 30 |
| 27 | 31 |
| 28 | 31 |
| 29 | 31 |
| 30 | 31 |
| 31 | 32 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the miserable band about 88% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Oppressive (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Miserable (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 87 |
| 2 | 13 | 87 |
| 3 | 13 | 87 |
| 4 | 13 | 87 |
| 5 | 13 | 87 |
| 6 | 13 | 87 |
| 7 | 12 | 88 |
| 8 | 12 | 88 |
| 9 | 12 | 88 |
| 10 | 12 | 88 |
| 11 | 11 | 89 |
| 12 | 11 | 89 |
| 13 | 11 | 89 |
| 14 | 12 | 88 |
| 15 | 12 | 88 |
| 16 | 12 | 88 |
| 17 | 12 | 88 |
| 18 | 12 | 88 |
| 19 | 12 | 88 |
| 20 | 12 | 88 |
| 21 | 12 | 88 |
| 22 | 12 | 88 |
| 23 | 11 | 89 |
| 24 | 11 | 89 |
| 25 | 11 | 89 |
| 26 | 11 | 89 |
| 27 | 10 | 90 |
| 28 | 10 | 90 |
| 29 | 10 | 90 |
| 30 | 9 | 91 |
| 31 | 9 | 91 |
Wind in March
Winds average 15 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 15 | light breeze |
| 30 | 15 | light breeze |
| 31 | 15 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:09 AM to 6:55 AM, and sunset from 7:01 PM to 6:58 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 7:09 | 7:01 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:01 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:01 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 7:08 | 7:01 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 7:07 | 7:01 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 7:07 | 7:01 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 7:07 | 7:01 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 7:06 | 7:01 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 7:06 | 7:01 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 7:05 | 7:01 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 7:05 | 7:00 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 7:04 | 7:00 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 7:04 | 7:00 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 7:04 | 7:00 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 7:03 | 7:00 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 7:03 | 7:00 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 7:02 | 7:00 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 7:02 | 7:00 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 7:01 | 7:00 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 7:01 | 7:00 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 7:00 | 6:59 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 7:00 | 6:59 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 6:59 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 6:59 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 6:59 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 6:59 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:59 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:58 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:58 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:58 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:58 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.77 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.35 kWh/m² to a high of 5.77 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 5.77 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
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| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
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| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
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| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ouidah
In March, Ouidah sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ouidah's rainy season runs May–July, when most of the year's rain falls.
Ouidah sees seasonal dust haze (January–April), heaviest in February.
Is March a good time to visit Ouidah?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Ouidah for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ouidah in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Ouidah sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ouidah in March
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 km away) is warmest in May at about 29°C and coldest in August near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Ouidah in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ouidah peaks around April 10 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Ouidah in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ouidah is worst in January — around 78 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 7.7× the cleanest month (September, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 78 | 61 | 28 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 61 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 28 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 12 | Good |
| Nov | 19 | Moderate |
| Dec | 61 | Unhealthy |
Where is Ouidah?
Ouidah sits at 6.4°N, 2.1°E, 17 m above sea level, in Benin. The nearest listed city is Kouandé, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Ouidah
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ouidah.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ouidah has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 32 m around an average of 12 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 56 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 229 m.
The land around Ouidah is covered by trees (35%), artificial surfaces (31%) and grassland (22%) within 3 km, water (35%) and trees (27%) within 16 km, and trees (34%) and water (34%) within 80 km.
Benin travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,658
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 18%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2017
- Road deaths
- 26.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 406
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ouidah (6.3631°, 2.0851°, elevation 17 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).