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Ipiales Weather in March

Ipiales in March

The short of it: Ipiales in March averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 8° · rain 96 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

March in Ipiales brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 8°, with about 96 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month.

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

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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Ipiales runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Pupiales, 5 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

March in Ipiales, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 14 mm more rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PupialesNariño5 km N17°7°92 mm
PotosíNariño8 km ESE17°8°96 mm
TulcánCarchi9 km W17°7°98 mm
AldanaNariño9 km NW16°6°92 mm
CarlosamaNariño11 km WNW17°7°93 mm
GualmatánNariño13 km NE16°7°97 mm
ContaderoNariño14 km NE18°9°96 mm
CórdobaNariño14 km ENE17°8°96 mm

The Almanac · Ipiales 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 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Ipiales by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°7°77 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
February17°8°82 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
March17°8°96 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April17°8°121 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May17°8°87 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June16°7°77 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
July16°7°69 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
August16°6°50 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
September17°6°59 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October18°7°118 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November18°8°127 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December17°8°105 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ipiales in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ipiales in March?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Ipiales?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Ipiales 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 Ipiales in March?

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

What should I pack for Ipiales in March?

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

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