March weather forecast
Abuja, Nigeria

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The biggest mosque in West Africa, Abuja National Mosque, in Abuja, Nigeria
The biggest mosque in West Africa, Abuja National Mosque, in Abuja, Nigeria

Weather in March

In March, the city enters a transitional phase. The skies become a bit cloudier, leading to slightly reduced visibility compared to the previous months. This month provides the first significant increase in rainfall, denoting the onset of the rainy season. The city welcomes approximately 10mm (0.39") of rain, revitalizing the region's green spaces. The end of March observes the annual transition from the dry to wet season.

Temperature

Abuja witnesses the warmest weather in March, with temperatures averaging a high of 39.9°C (103.8°F) and a low of 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Humidity

In Abuja, the average relative humidity in March is 37%.

Rainfall

In Abuja, during March, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Abuja, there are 147.3 rainfall days, and 806mm (31.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of March, in Abuja, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:40 WAT.

Sunshine

In Abuja, Nigeria, the average sunshine in March is 9.9h.

UV index

February through April, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 8 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Never neglect to protect yourself. Eyes and skin can suffer swift damage. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months in Abuja?

March is the month when Abuja, Nigeria, experiences its warmest temperatures, averaging a high of 39.9°C (103.8°F) and a low of 24.7°C (76.5°F).

How hot is it in Abuja in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Abuja, Nigeria, are 39.9°C (103.8°F) and 24.7°C (76.5°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Abuja?

In Abuja, the average relative humidity in March is 37%.

How many days does it rain in March in Abuja?

In Abuja, in March, during 4.9 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Abuja?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Abuja?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, in Abuja, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:40 WAT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Abuja?

In Abuja, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Abuja?

The months with the highest UV index are February through April, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

How high is the UV index in March in Abuja?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Abuja is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Abuja, Nigeria

Average temperature in March - Abuja, Nigeria
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°C).

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Average pressure in March
Abuja, Nigeria

Average pressure in March - Abuja, Nigeria
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Abuja, Nigeria

Average wind speed in March - Abuja, Nigeria
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.8km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Abuja, Nigeria

Average humidity in March - Abuja, Nigeria
  • Average humidity in March: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (21%).

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Average rainfall in March
Abuja, Nigeria

Average rainfall in March - Abuja, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall in March: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (194mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Abuja, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in March - Abuja, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Abuja, Nigeria

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Abuja, Nigeria
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Abuja, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in March - Abuja, Nigeria
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Abuja, Nigeria

Average UV index in March - Abuja, Nigeria
  • Average UV index in March: 8

The months with the highest UV index are February, March and April (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in March
Abuja, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in March - Abuja, Nigeria
  • Average cloud cover in March: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 2).

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Average visibility in March
Abuja, Nigeria

Average visibility in March - Abuja, Nigeria
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (7km).

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