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Mayo Weather in March

Mayo in March

The short of it: Mayo in March averages a high of -4 °C (24 °F) and a low of -18 °C (-1 °F), with 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain and about 11 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -4° · low -18° · rain 9.0 mm · daylight 11 h 30 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

March in Mayo brings afternoons near -4° and nights around -18°, with about 9.0 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -4°; nights run about -18°. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 30 min in mid-March, 179 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Mayo runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Carmacks, 168 km to the S, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Mayo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus April
9° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 30 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CarmacksYukon168 km S-2°-20°6.0 mm
Dawson CityYukon181 km WNW-7°-23°9.0 mm
WhitehorseYukon323 km S-1°-14°11 mm
Haines JunctionYukon327 km SSW-1°-16°13 mm
TokAlaska353 km W-5°-20°5.0 mm
Fort Good HopeNorthwest Territories452 km NE-13°-26°17 mm

The Almanac · Mayo 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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Highs rise 7° against February, to near -4°; nights run about -18°. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Mayo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-18°-28°20 mm6 km/h5 h 32 min✦✦
February-11°-24°13 mm7 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
March-4°-18°9.0 mm9 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦
April5°-7°8.0 mm10 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦
May14°1°21 mm10 km/h18 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
June21°7°40 mm9 km/h20 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°8°57 mm8 km/h19 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
August19°6°49 mm8 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
September12°0°38 mm8 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
October2°-6°26 mm9 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
November-10°-19°22 mm7 km/h6 h 27 min✦✦
December-15°-25°22 mm6 km/h4 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mayo in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mayo in March?

Days average -4 °C (24 °F) and nights -18 °C (-1 °F), with about 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -4°; nights run about -18°. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Mayo?

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

How long are the days in Mayo in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 4 h 29 min in December to 20 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Mayo in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Mayo in March?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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