Makurdi Weather in March

What's the weather like in Makurdi (Benue State) in March 2024?

The climate in Makurdi during March can be summarized as very hot and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Makurdi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

Makurdi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 36.9°C 98.4°F
Nightly temperature 24.5°C 76.1°F
Average temperature 30.7°C 87.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 32 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 27.6°C 81.7°F
Humidity 56%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Makurdi with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Makurdi

Makurdi average temperature in March

March rainfall

Makurdi average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Makurdi average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Makurdi in March 2024.

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Makurdi weather stats

Makurdi weather statistics
Hottest month: March 36.6°C 97.9°F
Driest month: December 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 8.5hrs
Coldest month: December 33.7°C 92.7°F
Wettest month: September 224mm 8.8ins
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