Nigeria in March

Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.

• Lagos and the south-west coast · Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadanhot

  Two rainy peaks (June, then September–October) with a short dry break in August; floods in Lagos after heavy storms.

• South-east and Cross River · Calabar, Obudu, Port Harcourtfine

  One of the wettest parts of West Africa; Obudu plateau is cool all year.

• Middle Belt · Abuja, Joshot

  Rains May–October; Harmattan dust Dec–Feb; Jos is cooler at 1,200 m.

• Sahel north · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurihot

  Short rains Jun–Sep and 40 °C+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Good Friday and Easter Monday

  Mar–Apr (moves yearly)

  Heavy travel; offices shut.

• Eid al-Fitr (2 days)

  Moves yearly (lunar)

  Durbar horse parades in northern cities; public holiday.

Crowds · Nigeria

Low

Prices · Nigeria

Medium

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Rated best or good this month

• Lagos

  Hot, humid; first rains late in the month.