When to go · Gumel
Gumel in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings)). Across Nigeria: Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings)). 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:
- NovemberGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
- DecemberGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
- JanuaryGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
- FebruaryGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
Weather in March
- GumelHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 1 day
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 Gumel, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Jan: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Night low
Mar: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 1 (better)
Jan: 2
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jan: 0
March: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings)). Across Nigeria: Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.
January: Inside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
Gumel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen