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Valdivia Weather in March

Valdivia in March

The short of it: Valdivia in March averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 118 mm (4.6 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 20° · low 9° · rain 118 mm · daylight 12 h 28 min

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

Thirty years of records give Valdivia an average March high of 20°, a low of 9° and some 118 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 28 min in mid-March, 72 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, Valdivia runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Las Animas, 2 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Valdivia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° colder, 51 mm more rain
Versus April
4° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 28 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Las AnimasLos Ríos Region2 km ENE20°9°118 mm
Villa EuropaLos Ríos Region3 km SSE20°9°117 mm
Las GaviotasLos Ríos Region8 km SE19°8°117 mm
CorralLos Ríos Region18 km WSW18°8°137 mm
Los LagosLos Ríos Region38 km E21°8°80 mm
San José de la MariquinaLos Ríos Region39 km NE21°8°99 mm
PaillacoLos Ríos Region42 km SE20°8°73 mm
La UniónLos Ríos Region55 km SSE20°8°67 mm

The Almanac · Valdivia 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 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Valdivia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January23°10°53 mm12 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
February22°10°67 mm11 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
March20°9°118 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
April16°7°166 mm10 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦
May14°6°268 mm10 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
June12°5°407 mm12 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦
July11°4°329 mm12 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦
August12°4°330 mm12 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦
September14°5°167 mm11 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
October16°6°119 mm12 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
November18°8°116 mm12 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
December21°10°100 mm13 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Valdivia in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Valdivia in March?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Valdivia?

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

How long are the days in Valdivia in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 28 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 22 min in June to 14 h 59 min in December.

Does it snow in Valdivia in March?

Hardly — March nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Valdivia in March?

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

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