Weather in March in Nigeria
Considering a trip to Nigeria this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Nigeria in March?
The weather in Nigeria in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very warm in Lekki at 31°C to very hot in Garoua at 41°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Garoua and 27°C in Lekki. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in Nigeria. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.For a closer look at conditions across Nigeria, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Lagos usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at Nigeria's conditions throughout the year, check out our Nigeria climate page.
Where to go in Nigeria in March
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Nigeria, check out our Nigeria's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Nigeria?
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Abuja
In March Abuja generally has extremely 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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Jabi
In March Jabi generally has extremely 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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nigeria.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Nigeria.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Nigeria? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Nigeria.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.