Temperatures in March
It's hot in March in Nigeria with an average temperature of 37°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 35°C to a high of 38°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nigeria in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Nigeria with hot temperatures, averaging around 38°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 38°C, with nights close to 25°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Nigeria will be around 37°C, with nights close to 25°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 16% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Nigeria. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Nigeria in March |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
37°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
38°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
35°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
27 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Nigeria?
March isn’t a good time to be in Nigeria. The average temperature of 37°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for Nigeria in March
With 42°C, Nigeria hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Nigeria
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Nigeria, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in March in Nigeria
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Daily Precipitation in March in Nigeria
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Nigeria, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Nigeria.
Daily UV Index in March in Nigeria
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Nigeria, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Nigeria Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Nigeria, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Nigeria Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Nigeria, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Nigeria
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Nigeria. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in March in Nigeria
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Average Weather in Nigeria by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nigeria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
