Onitsha Weather in March

What's the weather like in Onitsha (Anambra State) in March 2024?

The climate in Onitsha during March can be summarized as very hot, humid and damp.

March is in the spring in Onitsha and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

Onitsha weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33.9°C 93°F
Nightly temperature 23.7°C 74.7°F
Average temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 100 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 28.6°C 83.5°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Onitsha with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Onitsha

Onitsha average temperature in March

March rainfall

Onitsha average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Onitsha 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 Onitsha in March 2024.

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Onitsha weather stats

Onitsha weather statistics
Hottest month: March 33.7°C 92.7°F
Driest month: January 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: December 6.6hrs
Coldest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Wettest month: September 334mm 13.1ins
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