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Belmopan Weather in March

Belmopan in March

The short of it: Belmopan in March averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 88° · low 67° · rain 1.7 in. · daylight 12 h 0 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: March & January

March in Belmopan brings afternoons near 88° and nights around 67°, with about 1.7 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 1.7 in., the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-March, 26 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Belmopan runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Roaring Creek, 2 mi to the W, sees much the same highs.

March in Belmopan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 0.6 in. less rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Roaring CreekCayo District2 mi W88°67°1.6 in.
Cotton TreeCayo District4 mi ENE88°67°1.7 in.
CameloteCayo District4 mi WSW88°67°1.6 in.
Teakettle VillageCayo District6 mi WSW88°67°1.6 in.
ArmeniaCayo District7 mi S86°67°1.8 in.
Valley of PeaceCayo District7 mi NW89°67°1.5 in.
St. Matthew'sCayo District8 mi E87°68°1.8 in.
Ontario VillageCayo District9 mi WSW88°67°1.5 in.

The Almanac · Belmopan 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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Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 1.7 in., the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Belmopan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January84°64°4.1 in.4 mph11 h 12 min✦✦✦
February86°66°2.2 in.5 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March88°67°1.7 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April92°71°1.4 in.6 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦
May92°73°4.2 in.5 mph12 h 56 min✦
June91°74°9.7 in.5 mph13 h 9 min✦✦
July91°73°8.7 in.4 mph13 h 4 min✦✦
August91°73°7.4 in.4 mph12 h 42 min✦✦
September91°73°7.2 in.3 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October89°72°8.8 in.4 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November85°67°7.1 in.3 mph11 h 18 min✦✦
December85°66°5.6 in.3 mph11 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Belmopan in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Belmopan in March?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 1.7 in., the 11th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Belmopan?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Belmopan in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 6 min in December to 13 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Belmopan in March?

Hardly — March nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Belmopan in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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