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Purranque Weather in March

Purranque in March

The short of it: Purranque in March averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 103 mm · daylight 12 h 28 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

Thirty years of records give Purranque an average March high of 19°, a low of 8° and some 103 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 28 min in mid-March, 75 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Purranque runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Río Negro, 14 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Purranque, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° colder, 53 mm more rain
Versus April
3° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 28 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Río NegroLos Lagos Region14 km NNW19°8°96 mm
FrutillarLos Lagos Region25 km SSE19°8°114 mm
FresiaLos Lagos Region35 km SW17°8°117 mm
OsornoLos Lagos Region38 km N19°8°76 mm
LlanquihueLos Lagos Region40 km SSE19°8°114 mm
Puerto VarasLos Lagos Region47 km SSE19°8°114 mm
PuyehueLos Ríos Region55 km ENE20°8°111 mm
San PabloLos Lagos Region57 km NNE20°8°67 mm

The Almanac · Purranque 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 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Purranque by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January22°9°48 mm11 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
February22°9°50 mm9 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
March19°8°103 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
April16°6°144 mm8 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦
May13°5°169 mm7 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
June11°4°254 mm8 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦
July11°3°166 mm8 km/h9 h 30 min✦✦
August12°3°183 mm9 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦
September13°4°95 mm9 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
October15°6°77 mm10 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦
November17°7°74 mm10 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
December20°9°86 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Purranque in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Purranque in March?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Purranque?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Purranque in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 28 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 15 min in June to 15 h 6 min in December.

Does it snow in Purranque in March?

Hardly — March nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Purranque in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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