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Damaturu in March

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (dry season, slightly lower security alerts)). Across Nigeria: Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: Low; Nigeria overall
Prices: Medium; Nigeria overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNigeria month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (dry season, slightly lower security alerts)). Across Nigeria: Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.

Is another month better than March?

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

Long-term averages

DamaturuHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 2 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nigeria overall: Low
Prices · Nigeria overall: Medium

Nigeria overall: Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Damaturu, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Jan: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Night low
Mar: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 2
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jan: 0

March: Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (dry season, slightly lower security alerts)). Across Nigeria: Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.

January: Inside Damaturu's best window: Oct–Feb (dry season, slightly lower security alerts).

Damaturu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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