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Punta Gorda Weather in March

Punta Gorda in March

The short of it: Punta Gorda in March averages a high of 30 °C (87 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 87° · low 68° · rain 3.7 in. · daylight 12 h 0 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

March in Punta Gorda brings afternoons near 87° and nights around 68°, with about 3.7 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 87° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 3.7 in., the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-March, 25 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Punta Gorda runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. New Road Area, 1 mi to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Punta Gorda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 0.2 in. more rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
19°
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
New Road AreaToledo District1 mi NNW87°68°3.7 in.
Forest HomeToledo District3 mi NNW87°68°3.6 in.
EldridgevilleToledo District3 mi NW87°67°3.5 in.
San FelipeToledo District7 mi WNW87°67°3.6 in.
San MargosToledo District10 mi NW87°67°3.4 in.
Big FallToledo District12 mi NNW88°67°3.3 in.
HicatteeToledo District13 mi NNW88°67°3.3 in.
Silver CreekToledo District14 mi NNW88°67°3.3 in.

The Almanac · Punta Gorda Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 87° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 3.7 in., the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Punta Gorda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January82°65°7.0 in.6 mph11 h 16 min✦✦✦
February84°67°3.5 in.6 mph11 h 36 min✦✦
March87°68°3.7 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦
April90°70°2.5 in.7 mph12 h 29 min✦✦✦
May90°72°7.7 in.6 mph12 h 52 min✦✦
June89°73°18.7 in.6 mph13 h 5 min✦✦
July89°73°23.2 in.6 mph13 h 0 min✦✦
August89°72°22.4 in.5 mph12 h 40 min✦✦
September90°73°16.1 in.5 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October88°71°12.1 in.5 mph11 h 45 min✦✦
November83°68°9.1 in.5 mph11 h 21 min✦✦✦
December82°67°7.1 in.5 mph11 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Punta Gorda in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Punta Gorda in March?

Days average 30 °C (87 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 87° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 3.7 in., the 10th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Punta Gorda?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Punta Gorda in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 10 min in December to 13 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Punta Gorda in March?

Hardly — March nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Punta Gorda in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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