When to go · Maiduguri

Maiduguri in March

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler nights)). Across Nigeria: Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C); average high / low
Rain days: 0
Crowds: Low; Nigeria overall
Prices: Medium; Nigeria overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNigeria month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler nights)). Across Nigeria: Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MaiduguriHighs around 39 °C (102 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 102 °F (39 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 0 days
Sahel north, Nigeria · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurihot
Short rains Jun–Sep and 40 °C (104 °F)+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.Short rains Jun–Sep and 104 °F (40 °C)+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.

Nigeria overall: Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Maiduguri, side by side.

First month

Second month

March: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler nights)). Across Nigeria: Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.

January: Inside Maiduguri's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler nights).

Maiduguri: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.