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Zinder Weather in March

Zinder in March

The short of it: Zinder in March averages a high of 37 °C (99 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 22° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Zinder an average March high of 37°, a low of 22° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-March, 21 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Zinder runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Mirriah, 21 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

March in Zinder, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MirriahZinder Region21 km ESE38°21°1.0 mm
TakiétaZinder Region52 km WSW37°22°1.0 mm
Damagaram TakèrZinder Region65 km NE38°21°0.0 mm
MatameyZinder Region70 km SW37°21°1.0 mm
MagariaZinder Region90 km S38°20°1.0 mm
DungasZinder Region91 km SSE39°20°1.0 mm
ZangoKatsina State100 km SSW37°21°1.0 mm
TessaouaMaradi Region108 km W37°22°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Zinder Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Zinder by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°15°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
February33°18°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
March37°22°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April40°26°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
May40°27°10 mm10 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
June38°26°26 mm12 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
July35°24°95 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦
August33°23°142 mm9 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
September35°23°51 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October37°23°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November35°19°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
December31°15°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zinder in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zinder in March?

Days average 37 °C (99 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Zinder?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Zinder in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 19 min in December to 12 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Zinder in March?

Hardly — March nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zinder in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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