How hot is Lagos in March?

Daytime highs in Lagos in March average 31°C (87°F); nights drop to about 27°C.

Does it rain in Lagos in March?

Expect around 16 rainy days and 73 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit Lagos?

March is a challenging month to visit Lagos — consider January & July–August instead. Overall travel score: 4.4/10. The best months are January & July–August.

Lagos weather in March

March is a challenging month to visit Lagos — consider January & July–August instead. Expect highs around 31°C, lows near 27°C, and about 16 days with rain.

4.4 · Poortravel score for March

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Avg high

31°C

Avg low

27°C

Rainfall

73 mm

Rain days

Sunshine

9.5 h/day

Daylight

12 h

What to pack for Lagos in March

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 80%; max daily wind around 20 km/h.

How March compares

Best months in Lagos: January & July–August. See the full best time to visit Lagos guide.

Lagos in March: the details

In March, Lagos sees average daytime highs of 31°C (87°F) and overnight lows of 27°C (80°F). Rainfall totals roughly 73 mm across 16 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.5 hours per day with 12 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 80%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Lagos, Nigeria (6.45, 3.39) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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