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Pilikwe Weather in March

Pilikwe in March

The short of it: Pilikwe in March averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 17° · rain 48 mm · daylight 12 h 17 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Pilikwe an average March high of 30°, a low of 17° and some 48 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 17 min in mid-March, 36 minutes less 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Pilikwe runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Mathakola, 15 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

March in Pilikwe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° colder, 32 mm less rain
Versus April
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 17 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MathakolaCentral15 km NE30°17°45 mm
LetshengCentral15 km NNE30°17°48 mm
MaapiCentral17 km ENE30°17°44 mm
RamokgonamiCentral25 km ESE31°18°43 mm
MalakaCentral25 km NE30°17°46 mm
PalapyeCentral29 km NNW30°17°48 mm
ShakgweCentral35 km S31°17°50 mm
MoremiCentral36 km NE31°18°43 mm

The Almanac · Pilikwe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Pilikwe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°19°95 mm8 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
February31°19°80 mm8 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦
March30°17°48 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
April28°13°24 mm8 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°8°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°5°3.0 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°4°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°7°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°12°4.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October32°17°20 mm11 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
November32°19°60 mm9 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
December32°19°85 mm9 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pilikwe in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pilikwe in March?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Pilikwe?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Pilikwe in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 17 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 45 min in June to 13 h 32 min in December.

Does it snow in Pilikwe in March?

Hardly — March nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Pilikwe in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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