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Simacota Weather in March

Simacota in March

The short of it: Simacota in March averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 4 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 29° · low 18° · rain 134 mm · daylight 12 h 4 min

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

Thirty years of records give Simacota an average March high of 29°, a low of 18° and some 134 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 4 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, 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, Simacota runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Socorro, 9 km to the ENE, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Simacota, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 53 mm more rain
Versus April
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 4 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SocorroSantander Department9 km ENE30°19°134 mm
OibaSantander Department20 km SSE27°15°142 mm
Valle de San JoséSantander Department21 km E28°16°130 mm
ContrataciónSantander Department23 km SW24°14°122 mm
GuadalupeSantander Department24 km SSW28°17°139 mm
BaricharaSantander Department25 km NNE29°18°136 mm
San GilSantander Department26 km ENE29°17°110 mm
VillanuevaSantander Department31 km NE28°16°108 mm

The Almanac · Simacota 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 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Simacota by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°17°63 mm4 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
February29°18°81 mm4 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
March29°18°134 mm4 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April28°18°239 mm3 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
May28°18°278 mm3 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
June28°18°145 mm4 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
July30°19°124 mm4 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
August29°17°160 mm4 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
September28°17°182 mm4 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October27°17°276 mm3 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
November27°17°189 mm3 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
December28°17°110 mm3 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Simacota in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Simacota in March?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Simacota?

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

How long are the days in Simacota in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 45 min in December to 12 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Simacota in March?

Hardly — March nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Simacota in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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