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Punta Alta Weather in March

Punta Alta in March

The short of it: Punta Alta in March averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 13° · rain 62 mm · daylight 12 h 27 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & April

March in Punta Alta brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 13°, with about 62 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 27 min in mid-March, 70 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Punta Alta runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Bahía Blanca, 25 km to the NW, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Punta Alta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° colder, 14 mm less rain
Versus April
4° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 27 min
Average wind
21 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bahía BlancaBuenos Aires25 km NW26°13°64 mm
General Daniel CerriBuenos Aires33 km WNW26°13°61 mm
MédanosBuenos Aires54 km W27°12°55 mm
Mayor BuratovichBuenos Aires63 km SW26°12°48 mm
Monte HermosoBuenos Aires68 km E25°13°67 mm
Coronel DorregoBuenos Aires70 km ENE25°12°71 mm
Hilario AscasubiBuenos Aires74 km SW26°12°44 mm
Pedro LuroBuenos Aires87 km SW26°12°42 mm

The Almanac · Punta Alta Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Punta Alta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°16°57 mm23 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
February28°15°76 mm22 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
March26°13°62 mm21 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
April22°9°68 mm21 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
May17°6°43 mm19 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
June14°4°29 mm21 km/h9 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July13°2°29 mm21 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
August15°3°35 mm21 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°50 mm22 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
October21°9°74 mm22 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
November25°12°66 mm23 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
December29°14°54 mm24 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Punta Alta in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Punta Alta in March?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Punta Alta?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Punta Alta in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 27 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 27 min in June to 14 h 53 min in December.

Does it snow in Punta Alta in March?

Hardly — March nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Punta Alta in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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