March weather forecast
Niger

March signifies the onset of the hot dry season in Niger, which is characterized by significantly higher temperatures. The average temperatures during this month can range from 25°C (77°F) to 40°C (104°F). During the day, temperatures in the southern regions often reach this upper limit, while at night they can drop to 20°C (68°F). The northern desert areas, including the notable city of Agadez, can experience night-time temperatures as low as 15°C (59°F).

Compared to February, March witnesses a sharp increase in temperatures, and it's markedly hotter than the previous months of the cool dry season. The shift from moderate to intense heat can be felt throughout the country, signalling the true beginning of the hot season.

Rainfall continues to be virtually non-existent in March, upholding the dry conditions experienced in the preceding months. The arid conditions and high evaporation rates exacerbate the country's overall water deficit, particularly in the Saharan desert region.

Niamey, the capital city, experiences an increase in temperatures compared to February, with averages ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 41°C (105.8°F). The high daytime temperatures make it crucial for visitors to protect themselves from the intense sun. Despite the heat, the city enjoys an abundance of sunshine and clear skies, allowing for continued exploration of its urban and cultural landmarks.

Daylight hours remain fairly constant, with an average of 11 to 12 hours of daylight per day. The Harmattan winds, which can cause dusty and hazy conditions, are significantly less active in March, leading to clear, albeit hot, conditions. The steadily rising temperatures and persistent dry conditions in March pave the way for the peak of the hot dry season in the subsequent months.

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• Niamey - March »
  The months with the most sunshine in Niamey are February, March, June, November and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine. March is the least humid month in Niamey, with an average relative humidity of 12%.
• Zinder - March »
  January, March, April, July through September and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Zinder. January, March, April, July through September and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Zinder.
• Maradi - March »
  March is the least humid month in Maradi, Niger, with an average relative humidity of 12%. In Maradi, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.
• Agadez - March »
  On the first day of March in Agadez, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:34. Agadez's March weather indicates a minor ascent in high-temperatures, adjusting from a tropical 31.1°C (88°F) in February to a very hot 35°C (95°F).
• Tahoua - March »
  On the first day of March in Tahoua, Niger, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:46. Tahoua observes a distinct decrease from peak daytime temperatures, with an average low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F) throughout the month of March.
• Tillabéri - March »
  With an average relative humidity of 11%, March is the least humid month in Tillabéri. On the first day of March in Tillabéri, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 19:02.
• Diffa - March »
  March and April, with an average relative humidity of 14%, are the least humid months in Diffa, Niger. March and April, with an average relative humidity of 14%, are the least humid months in Diffa.
• Gaya - March »
  In Gaya in March, during 1.8 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In the transition from February to March, Gaya reports an average high-temperature of a blisteringly hot 41.5°C (106.7°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month.
• Magaria - March »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Magaria are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 13%. On the first day of March in Magaria sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:33.
• Madaoua - March »
  The transition from February to March in Madaoua brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from 36.3°C (97.3°F) to a still sweltering 39.8°C (103.6°F). In Madaoua, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.
• Tânout - March »
  March through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Tânout, Niger. The least humid month in Tânout is March, with an average relative humidity of 11%.
• Mayahi - March »
  January through March, November and December are months without rainfall in Mayahi, Niger. The least humid month in Mayahi is March, with an average relative humidity of 12%.