March weather forecastKaduna, Nigeria
March
Weather in March
March continues the warm trend from February but with a slight uptick in temperature and relative humidity. This month is often noted for its strong wind gusts reaching up to 14.4km/h (8.9mph). The higher heat levels and increasing sunlight promote the onset of the rainy season. Although rainfall is still relatively low, it indicates the beginning of the transition from a dry to a wet climate.Temperature
March is the warmest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 38.5°C (101.3°F) and as low as 21.1°C (70°F).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Kaduna is 24%.Rainfall
In Kaduna, during March, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Kaduna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.8 days and collects up to 607mm (23.9") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of March, in Kaduna, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:41 WAT.
Sunshine
In Kaduna, the average sunshine in March is 9.9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are March and April, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Kaduna, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in March: 38.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (38.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.6°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 21.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°C).
Average pressure in March
Kaduna, Nigeria
- Average pressure in March: 1009.4mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1013mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Kaduna, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.1km/h).
Average humidity in March
Kaduna, Nigeria
- Average humidity in March: 24%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (19%).
Average rainfall in March
Kaduna, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in March: 3mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (149mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Kaduna, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in March: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kaduna, Nigeria
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Kaduna, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in March: 28.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (4.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Kaduna, Nigeria
- Average UV index in March: 8
The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in March
Kaduna, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in March: 8
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in March
Kaduna, Nigeria
- Average visibility in March: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).
