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Niger Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Niger in March.

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Niamey Tahoua Bilma Agadez

Considering a trip to Niger this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Niger in March

March in Niger generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very warm in Bilma at 34°C (93°F) to very hot in Niamey at 40°C (104°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Niamey and 16°C (61°F) in Bilma. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Niger, check out the map below.

Precipitation

March is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1 mm (0.04 in) in Niamey.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Niamey typically receives 264 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Niger by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Niger — and find the best time to visit. (based on Niamey)

January32°C (90°F) February36°C (97°F) March40°C (104°F) April42°C (108°F) May41°C (106°F) This monthJune39°C (102°F) July35°C (95°F) August33°C (91°F) September36°C (97°F) October38°C (100°F) November37°C (99°F) December34°C (93°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Niger in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Niger.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Niger

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Niger?

Temperature range in Niger (March)

Precipitation variation in Niger (March)

Niamey

In March Niamey generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
40°C (104°F)
42°C (108°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
264 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Niamey →

Agadez

In March Agadez generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
37°C (99°F)
41°C (106°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
279 hours
294 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Agadez →

Bilma

In March Bilma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
34°C (93°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
279 hours
300 hours
296 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bilma →

Tahoua

In March Tahoua generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
39°C (102°F)
42°C (108°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
256 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Niger in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Niamey 40°C (104°F) 24°C (75°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Tahoua 39°C (102°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Bilma 34°C (93°F) 16°C (61°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Agadez 37°C (99°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)

Niger weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Niger in March?

In March, Niger generally has poor weather conditions. Niamey sees daytime temperatures near 40°C (104°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Niger in March?

Niamey averages a daytime maximum of 40°C (104°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Niger get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Niger during March, with Niamey averaging close to 1 mm (0.04 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Niger?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Niger with often unpleasant weather in Niamey.

Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Niamey. On the other hand, the months of February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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