Nigeria weather in March

Planning a getaway to Nigeria this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Nigeria in March?

The weather in Nigeria in March can be quite varied, with very warm temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Lekki to 41°C in Garoua. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Garoua and 27°C in Lekki. In Nigeria, March typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Maiduguri with an average of 0.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Port Harcourt with 185 mm. Lagos enjoys a balanced 175 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nigeria in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Nigeria climate page.

Where to go in Nigeria in March

Find the average weather conditions in March for the most popular destinations in Nigeria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Nigeria

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Nigeria?

Average weather in Lagos

In March Lagos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Lagos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
26°C 
170 hours 
56 mm 
3 days 
31°C 
27°C 
175 hours 
94 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
>>  
31°C 
27°C 
181 hours 
137 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Lagos

Average weather in Ikeja

In March Ikeja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ikeja
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
33°C 
26°C 
170 hours 
59 mm 
3 days 
32°C 
26°C 
175 hours 
100 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
181 hours 
145 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Ikeja

Average weather in Abuja

In March Abuja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Abuja
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
36°C 
23°C 
6.3 mm 
0 days 
37°C 
25°C 
21 mm 
2 days 
April   >> April
>>  
35°C 
25°C 
61 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Abuja

Average weather in Jabi

In March Jabi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Jabi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
37°C 
23°C 
6.5 mm 
0 days 
37°C 
25°C 
21 mm 
2 days 
April   >> April
>>  
35°C 
25°C 
61 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Jabi

Average weather in Moba

In March Moba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Moba
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
26°C 
170 hours 
57 mm 
3 days 
31°C 
27°C 
175 hours 
97 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
>>  
31°C 
27°C 
181 hours 
141 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Moba

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Is March the best time to visit Nigeria?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Nigeria. Typically, the climate in Lagos is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Nigeria is in January, February, March, August, November and December with generally pleasant weather in Lagos. On the other hand, the weather in May and June tend to be poor.

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