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Colón Weather in March

Colón in March

The short of it: Colón in March averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 11 °C (52 °F), with 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 11° · rain 147 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

March in Colón brings afternoons near 21° and nights around 11°, with about 147 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 21°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 147 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and October.

Against its neighbours, Colón runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Santiago, 6 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Colón, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 31 mm more rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SantiagoPutumayo Department6 km SW20°11°146 mm
SibundoyPutumayo Department6 km ENE21°12°141 mm
San FranciscoPutumayo Department11 km E21°11°140 mm
BuesacoNariño30 km NW24°15°138 mm
El TablónNariño30 km NNW25°16°144 mm
PuerresNariño33 km W19°9°121 mm
PastoNariño34 km W19°9°125 mm
MocoaPutumayo Department36 km E29°19°294 mm
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The Almanac · Colón 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 21°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 147 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Colón by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January21°11°126 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
February21°11°116 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
March21°11°147 mm5 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April21°11°178 mm5 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May20°11°208 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
June20°10°234 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
July20°10°280 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
August20°10°174 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
September20°10°136 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October21°11°164 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
November21°11°164 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
December21°11°154 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Colón in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Colón in March?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 11 °C (52 °F), with about 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 21°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 147 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Colón?

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

How long are the days in Colón in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Colón in March?

Hardly — March nights average 11 °C (52 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Colón in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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