March weather forecastIkotun, Nigeria

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Ikotun, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.5°C (92.3°F) and 26.7°C (80.1°F).

Temperature

The shift into March uncovers an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.5°C (92.3°F), maintaining the same temperature as the previous month. Ikotun throughout March, records an average low-temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is estimated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Ikotun, during March, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. In Ikotun, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 481mm (18.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Ikotun is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:56 WAT.

Sunshine

In Ikotun, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ikotun are January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Ikotun, in March, the average high-temperature is 33.5°C (92.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 26.7°C (80.1°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 47°C (116.6°F).

In March, the average relative humidity in Ikotun, Nigeria, is 73%.

In Ikotun, Nigeria, in March, during 7.6 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:56 WAT.

In Ikotun, Nigeria, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Ikotun, Nigeria, are January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

33.5°C

33.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.7km/h

13.6km/h

13.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.4

21.9

21.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Ikotun, Nigeria

Average high temperature in March: 33.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (33.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.7°C).

Average low temperature in March: 26.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Ikotun, Nigeria

Average pressure in March: 1009.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Ikotun, Nigeria

Average wind speed in March: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Ikotun, Nigeria

Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Ikotun, Nigeria

Average rainfall in March: 11mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Ikotun, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ikotun, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in March: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Ikotun, Nigeria

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Ikotun, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in March: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
Ikotun, Nigeria

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).