NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Sunday to Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

The weather outlook released by NiMet on Saturday envisaged sunny skies in the northern region throughout the forecast period.

According to the agency, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected in the North Central region on Sunday.

It forecast isolated thunderstorms with or without rain in parts of Kogi, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, and Kwara States during the day.

Cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine are anticipated across the southern region, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rain in parts of Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Delta, and Cross River States on Sunday morning.

Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected in parts of Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti, Osun, Edo, Imo, Enugu, Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Delta States.

NiMet forecast sunny skies in the northern region on Monday, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms in parts of southern Taraba State.

NiMet predicted sunny skies in the North Central region with patches of clouds, with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rain in parts of Kogi and Nasarawa States on Monday morning.

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It added that isolated thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected in parts of Benue State later in the day.

Cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine are anticipated across the southern region, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rain in parts of Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Ondo, Delta, Lagos, Ogun, Edo, and Cross River States during the morning hours.

Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected in parts of Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, Imo, Enugu, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Delta States.

NiMet also predicted sunny skies in the northern region on Tuesday.

According to the agency, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated across the North Central region on Tuesday morning.

Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms with light rain are expected in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau and Niger States.

Cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine are anticipated across the southern region, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rain in parts of Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, and Cross River states during the morning hours.

Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected in parts of Ondo, Edo, Imo, Bayelsa, and Delta States.

The agency stated: “Driving under heavy rain should be avoided. Disconnect electrical appliances from sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.

“Temperatures are expected to remain high, causing thermal discomfort. The public is advised to wear breathable clothing, stay in well-ventilated environments and remain hydrated.”

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