Balanbale weather in March
In March, Balanbale sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 3 mm of rain across 0.7 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 72% of the time in March, and the air most often feels humid.
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 Balanbale's 3rd-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Balanbale's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- 0.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:08 AM – 6:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 27%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.2
- out of 10
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical March day in Balanbale reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C warmer than February and on par with April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 21 |
| 2 | 35 | 21 |
| 3 | 35 | 21 |
| 4 | 35 | 21 |
| 5 | 35 | 22 |
| 6 | 35 | 22 |
| 7 | 35 | 22 |
| 8 | 35 | 22 |
| 9 | 35 | 22 |
| 10 | 35 | 22 |
| 11 | 35 | 22 |
| 12 | 35 | 22 |
| 13 | 35 | 22 |
| 14 | 35 | 22 |
| 15 | 35 | 22 |
| 16 | 35 | 22 |
| 17 | 35 | 22 |
| 18 | 35 | 23 |
| 19 | 35 | 23 |
| 20 | 35 | 23 |
| 21 | 35 | 23 |
| 22 | 35 | 23 |
| 23 | 35 | 23 |
| 24 | 35 | 23 |
| 25 | 35 | 23 |
| 26 | 35 | 23 |
| 27 | 35 | 23 |
| 28 | 35 | 23 |
| 29 | 35 | 23 |
| 30 | 35 | 23 |
| 31 | 35 | 23 |
How March really feels in Balanbale
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.
Balanbale weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 1st-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 20° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 34° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 35° / 22° | 3 | 0.7 | 12 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 34° / 24° | 55 | 9 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| May | 33° / 24° | 45 | 8.2 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 33° / 23° | 2 | 0.2 | 12.3 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 33° / 23° | 1 | 0.3 | 12.3 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 33° / 22° | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 34° / 23° | 3 | 0.7 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 32° / 23° | 59 | 8.8 | 11.9 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 32° / 22° | 37 | 6.1 | 11.7 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 32° / 21° | 5 | 0.9 | 11.7 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 72% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 14%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Cloudier (%) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | 14 |
| 2 | 87 | 13 |
| 3 | 87 | 13 |
| 4 | 87 | 13 |
| 5 | 87 | 13 |
| 6 | 86 | 14 |
| 7 | 86 | 14 |
| 8 | 86 | 14 |
| 9 | 87 | 13 |
| 10 | 87 | 13 |
| 11 | 87 | 13 |
| 12 | 87 | 13 |
| 13 | 86 | 14 |
| 14 | 86 | 14 |
| 15 | 86 | 14 |
| 16 | 86 | 14 |
| 17 | 86 | 14 |
| 18 | 86 | 14 |
| 19 | 86 | 14 |
| 20 | 86 | 14 |
| 21 | 86 | 14 |
| 22 | 86 | 14 |
| 23 | 86 | 14 |
| 24 | 85 | 15 |
| 25 | 85 | 15 |
| 26 | 85 | 15 |
| 27 | 85 | 15 |
| 28 | 85 | 15 |
| 29 | 84 | 16 |
| 30 | 84 | 16 |
| 31 | 84 | 16 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Balanbale gets around 3 mm of rain over 0.7 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 2% and peaks near 7% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 |
| 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 5 |
| 26 | 5 |
| 27 | 6 |
| 28 | 6 |
| 29 | 6 |
| 30 | 7 |
| 31 | 7 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the humid band about 38% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 15% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Comfortable (%) | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Humid (%) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Muggy (%) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 45 | 25 | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | 23 | 44 | 25 | 8 | 0 |
| 3 | 23 | 43 | 26 | 8 | 0 |
| 4 | 22 | 42 | 27 | 8 | 0 |
| 5 | 22 | 42 | 28 | 9 | 0 |
| 6 | 21 | 41 | 29 | 9 | 0 |
| 7 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 9 | 0 |
| 8 | 19 | 40 | 32 | 9 | 0 |
| 9 | 18 | 39 | 33 | 10 | 0 |
| 10 | 17 | 39 | 34 | 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 16 | 38 | 35 | 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 15 | 38 | 36 | 11 | 0 |
| 13 | 14 | 37 | 38 | 11 | 0 |
| 14 | 13 | 36 | 39 | 12 | 0 |
| 15 | 12 | 35 | 40 | 12 | 1 |
| 16 | 11 | 34 | 41 | 13 | 1 |
| 17 | 10 | 33 | 42 | 13 | 1 |
| 18 | 10 | 32 | 42 | 14 | 1 |
| 19 | 9 | 31 | 43 | 15 | 2 |
| 20 | 9 | 30 | 44 | 15 | 2 |
| 21 | 9 | 29 | 44 | 15 | 2 |
| 22 | 8 | 28 | 45 | 16 | 3 |
| 23 | 8 | 27 | 45 | 16 | 3 |
| 24 | 8 | 27 | 46 | 17 | 3 |
| 25 | 7 | 26 | 46 | 17 | 4 |
| 26 | 7 | 25 | 46 | 18 | 4 |
| 27 | 7 | 25 | 46 | 18 | 4 |
| 28 | 7 | 25 | 46 | 18 | 5 |
| 29 | 6 | 24 | 46 | 19 | 5 |
| 30 | 6 | 24 | 46 | 19 | 5 |
| 31 | 5 | 24 | 46 | 20 | 5 |
Wind in March
Winds average 16 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 17 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 17 | light breeze |
| 9 | 17 | light breeze |
| 10 | 17 | light breeze |
| 11 | 16 | light breeze |
| 12 | 16 | light breeze |
| 13 | 16 | light breeze |
| 14 | 16 | light breeze |
| 15 | 16 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | 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 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | 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 6:14 AM to 6:01 AM, and sunset from 6:07 PM to 6:03 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) | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:07 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:07 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:07 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:07 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:06 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:06 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:06 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:06 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:06 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:06 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:06 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:06 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:06 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:06 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:05 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:05 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:05 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:05 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:05 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:04 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:04 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:04 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:04 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:03 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:03 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:03 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 7.05 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.01 kWh/m² to a high of 7.05 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 7.05 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.8 | Intense |
Is March a good time to visit Balanbale?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Balanbale. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Balanbale in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Balanbale sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Balanbale in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Balanbale peaks around March 17 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 at about 10 (extreme).
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) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Balanbale 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 Balanbale is worst in February — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (May, 8 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) | 18 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Balanbale?
Balanbale sits at 5.8°N, 45.8°E, 330 m above sea level, in Somalia. The nearest listed city is Kahandhale, 13 km away.
Topography around Balanbale
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Balanbale.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Balanbale has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 14 m around an average of 355 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 59 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 321 m.
The land around Balanbale is covered by shrubs (76%) and grassland (22%) within 3 km, shrubs (82%) within 16 km, and shrubs (84%) within 80 km.
Somalia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / G
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 52% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $661
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 27.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 399
- 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 Balanbale (5.769°, 45.763°, elevation 330 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. 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).