Weather in March
The weather in
Maiduguri,
Nigeria, in
March signals the end of the dry season with a scant 0mm (0") of rainfall. Daylight hours continue to increase and temperature ranges continue to expand, teasing the onset of the tropical rainy season. As the heat continues to build, both citizens and tourists should prepare for higher temperatures. The month's climate fluctuates between a high of 37.8°C (100°F) and a low of 19.7°C (67.5°F). So, an interesting blend of both dry and wet weather characterizes March, making it a transitional month in the year.
Temperature
As Maiduguri, Nigeria, enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a tropical 34.6°C (94.3°F) of
February to a torrid 37.8°C (100°F). March in Maiduguri is characterized by a distinct thermal shift, with nighttime lows averaging at an enjoyable 19.7°C (67.5°F).
Rainfall
Months with rainfall are March through
October and
December. March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, Maiduguri receives 0mm (0") of precipitation. During the entire year, Maiduguri aggregates up to 552mm (21.73") of precipitation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of March, in Maiduguri, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.
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