March weather forecastAbuja, Nigeria
March
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Abuja, Nigeria
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
