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Upper Town Weather in March

Upper Town in March

The short of it: Upper Town in March averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 11 °C (52 °F), with 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 11° · rain 91 mm · daylight 11 h 52 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & June

March in Upper Town brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 11°, with about 91 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 18°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 52 min in mid-March, 63 minutes more 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 May and June.

Against its neighbours, Upper Town runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Gibraltar, 1 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

March in Upper Town, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 20 mm more rain
Versus April
2° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 52 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Gibraltar001 km N18°11°91 mm
Reclamation AreasGibraltar1 km NNW18°11°91 mm
Town AreaOther2 km S17°11°98 mm
South DistrictGibraltar2 km S17°11°98 mm
La Línea de la ConcepciónAndalusia4 km N19°11°92 mm
San RoqueAndalusia9 km NNW19°11°100 mm
AlgecirasAndalusia9 km W19°11°102 mm
Los BarriosAndalusia14 km WNW19°11°114 mm

The Almanac · Upper Town 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 18°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Upper Town by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°10°90 mm15 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦
February17°10°71 mm17 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦
March18°11°91 mm17 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April20°13°59 mm16 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May22°15°25 mm14 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°17°6.0 mm15 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°19°0.0 mm14 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°20°2.0 mm14 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°18°23 mm14 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°16°68 mm13 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
November19°13°96 mm14 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦
December17°11°131 mm15 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Upper Town in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Upper Town in March?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 11 °C (52 °F), with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 18°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Upper Town?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and June.

How long are the days in Upper Town in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 43 min in December to 14 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Upper Town in March?

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

What should I pack for Upper Town in March?

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

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