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Nigeria in March

Mixed month. Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.

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Mixed
Crowds
Low
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Medium
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Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Nigeria

Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.

Is another month better than March?

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

  • Lagos and the south-west coast · Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadanhot

    Two rainy peaks (June, then September–October) with a short dry break in August; floods in Lagos after heavy storms.

  • South-east and Cross River · Calabar, Obudu, Port Harcourtfine

    One of the wettest parts of West Africa; Obudu plateau is cool all year.

  • Middle Belt · Abuja, Joshot

    Rains May–October; Harmattan dust Dec–Feb; Jos is cooler at 1,200 m.

  • Sahel north · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurihot

    Short rains Jun–Sep and 40 °C (104 °F)+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.

  • North Central Nigeria: Abuja and the Middle Belt · FCT, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benuehot

    November to February is dry and dusty (harmattan haze); March–April is the hottest stretch, 35 °C (95 °F)+; rain peaks June–September.

  • North Central Nigeria: Jos Plateau · Plateau State, about 1,200 mfine

    Noticeably cooler than Abuja year-round; nights can drop below 15 °C (59 °F) in December–January.

  • Hottest March–May, 40 °C (104 °F)+ possible; rains June–September.

  • North East Nigeria: Mambilla Plateau (Taraba) · 1,600 m average elevationfine

    Cool year-round, wet June–September; bring a jacket even in the dry season.

  • Rainy season roughly May to September; the Harmattan brings dusty, cooler nights from December to February. March to May is the hottest stretch, often above 38 °C (100 °F).

  • South East Nigeria: Enugu and the northern hills · Enugu, Nsukka, Uzo-Uwanifine

    Hot and warm seasons; the wet season runs roughly April–October, heaviest June–September. Hill towns are cooler than the lowlands.

  • South East Nigeria: Anambra, Abia and Imo lowlands · Awka, Onitsha, Aba, Owerrifine

    Humid year-round; the dry months (November–March) also bring harmattan dust and hazier, cooler mornings.

  • South South Nigeria: Coastal Delta (Port Harcourt, Yenagoa, Calabar) · Atlantic-facing rivers, mangroves and swampsrainy

    Tropical monsoon: heavy rain most of the year, heaviest June–September; humidity stays high and roads flood in the worst weeks.

  • South South Nigeria: Inland edge (Benin City, Uyo) · Central belt toward the savannahfine

    Drier than the coast in December–February, with more rain from April.

  • South West Nigeria: Lagos coast · Lagos and the coastal beltrainy

    Rain peaks roughly April–July; the driest, dustiest stretch is December–February.

  • South West Nigeria: Inland states · Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekitirainy

    Same two-season pattern; inland nights run cooler than the coast in December–January.

  • Lagos33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Aba34.1 °C (93 °F) / 24.3 °C (76 °F), 93 rain days
  • Abacha29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Abagana33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Abak28 °C (82 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Abakaliki33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Abatete32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Abeokuta36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Abiriba33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Aboh Mbaise33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Abor33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Abraka32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Abuja/Durumi37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Abuja/Gwarinpa35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Abuja/Jabi37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Abuja37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Achina33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ada town32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Adazi-Nnukwu34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ado-Awaye34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ado Ekiti34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Afikpo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Afon36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Afuze33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Agbado33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Agbara34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Agbarho32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Agbor33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Agege34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Agenebode34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ago‑Iwoye31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Aguata32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Aguleri32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Agulu35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Aguluzigbo34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Agut Ntswuo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ahiazu Mbaise33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ajapa31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ajasse Ipo33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ajingi39 °C (102 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Akamkpa33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Akko, Gombe33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Akpabuyo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Akungba Akoko32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Akure34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Akute32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Akwanga35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Aleiro39 °C (102 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Amichi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Amuwo-Odofin33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Andoni32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Anyigba33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Apapa32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Aran-Orin33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Arepo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Argungu35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days
  • Asaba32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Askira-Uba38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Atan34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Auchi34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Awgbu33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Awka34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Azare33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Babaloma36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Badagry33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bagwai38 °C (100 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Bajoga35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bakassi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Balanga37 °C (99 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Bauchi37 °C (99 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Benin City34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Benisheikh35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Biase33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Bichi36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Bida38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days
  • Billiri33 °C (91 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Binji39 °C (102 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Birnin Kebbi28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Birnin Kudu39 °C (102 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Biu33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Bodinga39 °C (102 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Boki29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bomadi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Bonny Island32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Brass33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 27 rain days
  • Buguma32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Bukuru32 °C (90 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days
  • Burutu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Calabar32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Chibok38 °C (100 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Chiranci36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Dadin Kowa39 °C (102 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Damagum38 °C (100 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Damaturu38 °C (100 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Darazo37 °C (99 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Daura35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Deba Habe38 °C (100 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Dekina36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Dikwa38 °C (100 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Dukku39 °C (102 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Dunukofia32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Dutse35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ede City33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Effurun32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Efon-Alaaye33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Egbe36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Egbeda32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ejigbo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Eket33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ekpoma32 °C (90 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ekwulobia29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Eleme33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Emure Ekiti33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Enugu35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Epe34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Erin-Ijesha34 °C (93 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 5 rain days
  • Eruwa34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Esa Oke33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Esiẹ33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ethiope33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Eti-Osa33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Etinan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ewekoro33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ewu33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ezinifite33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Filiya37 °C (99 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Fufore35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Fugar33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Funtua35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Ganjuwa37 °C (99 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Gashua38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Gboko36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Gbongan32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Geidam39 °C (102 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Gembu24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Girei0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gombe38 °C (100 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Gombi33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Gumel38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Gusau36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Gwadabawa35 °C (95 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gwagwalada33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Gwarzo37 °C (99 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Gwoza33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days
  • Hadejia35 °C (95 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ibadan35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ibafo34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ibaji33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ibeku33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ibeno31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ibi32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ibillo34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ibokun35 °C (95 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days
  • Idah36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Idiroko33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ido Ekiti33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ido-Osun34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Idogo36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ifetedo33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ifo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ifon Osun92 °C (198 °F) / 73 °C (163 °F), 3 rain days
  • Igando32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Igangan33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Igbara-Oke32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Igbariam33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Igbesa34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Igbeti33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Igbo-ora33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Igbo-Ukwu32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Igboho95 °C (203 °F) / 75 °C (167 °F), 5 rain days
  • Igueben33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ihembosi34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ihiala32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ijara Isin35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ijebu East34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ijebu Igbo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ijebu Ode92 °C (198 °F) / 76 °C (169 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ikare28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ikenne32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ikija34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ikire34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ikole34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ikom32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ikorodu34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ikot Abasi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ikot Ekpene33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ila Orangun34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ilaje32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ilala34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ilara-Mokin32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ilara-Ogudo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ilaro34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ilawe-Ekiti32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ile Ife33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ile Oluji33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ilesa33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Illah Bunu35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ilobu94 °C (201 °F) / 65 °C (149 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ilorin36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Imeko Afon34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Imesi-ile32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Inisa34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Iperu32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ipetumodu93 °C (199 °F) / 74 °C (165 °F), 0 rain days
  • Ipokia33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Irefi34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Irepo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Irrua31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ise Ekiti33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Iseyin35 °C (95 °F) / 23.4 °C (74 °F), 67 rain days
  • Ishiagu33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Isuofia33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Itire32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Itu31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Iwo94 °C (201 °F) / 73 °C (163 °F), 8 rain days
  • Iyana-Ipaja33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Iyin Ekiti33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Jaba36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Jakusko39 °C (102 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Jalingo34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jama′are33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jebba35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Jere38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Jimeta38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Jos32 °C (90 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kabba92 °C (198 °F) / 72 °C (162 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kachia36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kaduna36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Kafanchan21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kagoro33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kaiama33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Kaltungo35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kankia37 °C (99 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Kano37 °C (99 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Karaye38 °C (100 °F) / 28 °C (82 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karshi35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kashere38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Kasuwa Magani37 °C (99 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Katsina-ala33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Katsina33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days
  • Kaura Namoda39 °C (102 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Kazaure38 °C (100 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Keffi36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kiru34 °C (93 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kisi town35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kontagora37 °C (99 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Koton Karfe33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kuje35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kumo33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kwoi33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Lafia36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Lafiagi35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lagos City32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lokoja37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Lugbe37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Madagali38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Mafa40 °C (104 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Magboro33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Magodo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mai'Adua39 °C (102 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Maiduguri39 °C (102 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 0 rain days
  • Maiha37 °C (99 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Makurdi37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Malumfashi36 °C (97 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days
  • Mile 1232 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Minna37 °C (99 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mkpat-Enin33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Monguno38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days
  • Moro33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mubi35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nafada37 °C (99 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Nangere39 °C (102 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Nanka32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nasarawa State35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nasarawa37 °C (99 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nekede31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nguroje25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nguru39 °C (102 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Nimo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ningi35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Njobbore33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nnewi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nok33 °C (91 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nsit Ibom33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nsit-Ubium33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nsugbe33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nsukka34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nteje33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Numan36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days
  • Oba32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Obafemi-Owode33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Obanliku32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Obubra33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Obudu33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ode Omu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ode Remo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Odigbo34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Odogbolu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Odukpani32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Offa33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ogaminana33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ogba33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ogbomosho35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ogbunike32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ogidi34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ogijo34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ogoja32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ojuelegba32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Okanle35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Oke Ila Orangun34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Oke Onigbin33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okehi33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Okeho33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Okene33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Okigwe28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 10 rain days
  • Okitipupa33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Oko32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Okobo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Okota32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Okpekpe33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Okpoko33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Okpuno34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okrika31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Okuku33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Omu-Aran33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Omuo33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Omupo33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ondo City33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Onitsha35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Opobo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Oraifite32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Orlu32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Oro-ago33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Oroma-Etiti37 °C (99 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Oron29 °C (84 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Osogbo35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ososo34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Otolo34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Otukpo33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Otuocha33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Owerri34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Owo30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Oye33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Oyigbo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Oyo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ozoro33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Pategi35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Port Harcourt33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Potiskum37 °C (99 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Rano37 °C (99 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Rimin Gado37 °C (99 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Ringim37 °C (99 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Sagamu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Saki town35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Saki36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sango Ota33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Sapele32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sepeteri35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Serti36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sokoto39 °C (102 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days
  • Somolu32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Suleja35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Surulere33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Talata Mafara35 °C (95 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Tangaza39 °C (102 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Toro33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ufuma33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Uga33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ugep22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ughelli31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ukanafun32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ukhun33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ukpor33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Uli33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Umu Nneochi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Umuahia33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Umuaka33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Umuchu33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Umuleri32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ụmụnnachi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Umunya33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Umunze33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Umuoba Anam34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Unwana33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Upenekang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Uromi33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Uselu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Uyo24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days
  • Uzo-Uwani32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Wamako39 °C (102 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Warri34.1 °C (93 °F) / 24.9 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Wase36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Wudil35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Wukari37 °C (99 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Yaba34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yakurr27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 7 rain days
  • Yelwa42 °C (108 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Yenagoa32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Yola36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Yorro36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Yunusari39 °C (102 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Yusufari38 °C (100 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Zangon Kataf32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days
  • Zaria36 °C (97 °F) / 21.2 °C (70 °F), 5.6 rain days
  • Zonkwa36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Zungeru33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Zuru35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Good Friday and Easter Monday

    Mar–Apr (moves yearly)

    Heavy travel; offices shut.

  • Eid al-Fitr (2 days)

    Moves yearly (lunar)

    Durbar horse parades in northern cities; public holiday.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nigeria
Low
Prices · Nigeria
Medium

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Mar: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Mar: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Mar: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 2

    Jan: 1

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

January: Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Where to go in March

Rated best or good this month

  • Lagos

    Hot, humid; first rains late in the month.

  • Aba

    Best months: Oct–Mar (dry season, cooler evenings)

  • Abak

    Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season)

  • Abakaliki

    Best months: Oct–Mar (dry season)

  • Abatete

    Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season, festivals)

  • Abeokuta

    Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season)

  • Ado-Awaye

    Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season)

  • Agbado

    Best months: Nov–Mar

  • Agbara

    Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season)

  • Agege

    Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season)

  • Ago‑Iwoye

    Best months: Nov–Mar

  • Agulu

    Best months: Nov–Mar (dry, cooler)