Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
March verdict
Nigeria in March
Weather score65Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
6h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
65
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nigeria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March34°C average high
March is one of Nigeria's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March73mm average rain
March sits on the drier side of Nigeria's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March6 hours average sun
March is brighter than Nigeria's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February, May, and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March9°C average sea
March is close to Nigeria's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
March65 weather score
March sits close to Nigeria's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
