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Tulcán Weather in March

Tulcán in March

The short of it: Tulcán in March averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 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 7° · rain 98 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

March in Tulcán brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 7°, with about 98 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 17°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 98 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, Tulcán runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Carlosama, 6 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Tulcán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 16 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
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CarlosamaNariño6 km NNW17°7°93 mm
AldanaNariño8 km NNE16°6°92 mm
IpialesNariño9 km E17°8°96 mm
PupialesNariño11 km NE17°7°92 mm
CumbalNariño14 km NW16°6°93 mm
PotosíNariño16 km E17°8°96 mm
GuachucalNariño17 km N16°7°92 mm
GualmatánNariño20 km NE16°7°97 mm

The Almanac · Tulcán 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 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Tulcán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°7°80 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
February17°7°82 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
March17°7°98 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April17°7°125 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May17°7°89 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June16°7°72 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
July15°6°60 mm11 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
August16°6°42 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
September17°6°55 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October17°7°122 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November17°7°133 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December17°7°110 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tulcán in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tulcán in March?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 17°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Tulcán?

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

How long are the days in Tulcán 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 Tulcán in March?

Hardly — March nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tulcán in March?

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

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