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Nigeria
Nigeria in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Nigeria in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Nigeria in March?
- Maiduguri is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 39°C (101°F) in March; Jos is the coolest at 31°C (88°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Nigeria in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Lagos (29°C (84°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
39°
Maiduguri
Coolest
31°
Jos
Driest
0 mm
Maiduguri
Warmest sea
29°
Lagos
March in Nigeria ranges from 31°C (88°F) in Jos to 39°C (101°F) in Maiduguri — a spread of 8 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as February. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Lagos, Badagry, and Jos.
Best places in Nigeria in March
72 
Lagos
Lagos · Nigeria
33° / 25° 84 mm Mar
74
Badagry
Lagos · Nigeria
33° / 25° 92 mm Mar
72
Jos
Plateau State · Nigeria
31° / 18° 17 mm Mar
72
Ebute Ikorodu
Lagos · Nigeria
33° / 24° 81 mm Mar
69
Ikeja
Lagos · Nigeria
34° / 25° 81 mm Mar
70
Epe
Lagos · Nigeria
33° / 24° 91 mm Mar
67
Alimosho
Lagos · Nigeria
34° / 25° 81 mm Mar
60
Kagoro
Kaduna · Nigeria
33° / 20° 28 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 33° | 25° | 84 mm | 29° | 72 |
| Jos | 31° | 18° | 17 mm | — | 72 |
| Abeokuta | 34° | 24° | 89 mm | — | 47 |
| Osogbo | 34° | 23° | 77 mm | — | 46 |
| Ilorin | 35° | 22° | 51 mm | — | 45 |
| Abuja | 36° | 24° | 25 mm | — | 44 |
| Benin City | 34° | 23° | 103 mm | — | 44 |
| Owerri | 33° | 23° | 113 mm | — | 44 |
| Ogbomoso | 35° | 22° | 71 mm | — | 44 |
| Ibadan | 35° | 24° | 85 mm | — | 42 |
| Port Harcourt | 33° | 23° | 147 mm | — | 42 |
| Aba | 33° | 23° | 134 mm | — | 42 |
| Kano | 37° | 21° | 1 mm | — | 39 |
| Makurdi | 36° | 25° | 30 mm | — | 39 |
| Maiduguri | 39° | 20° | 0 mm | — | 38 |
| Minna | 37° | 24° | 11 mm | — | 35 |
Festivals in Nigeria in March
- Akata Benue Fishing Festival Fishing Festival in Benue State
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Nigeria in March?
Average daytime highs range from 31° in Jos to 39° in Maiduguri.
Can you swim in Nigeria in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Lagos at about 29°.