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Nuevo Progreso Weather in March

Nuevo Progreso in March

The short of it: Nuevo Progreso in March averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 19° · rain 80 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

March in Nuevo Progreso brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 19°, with about 80 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-March, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Nuevo Progreso runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. El Tumbador, 8 km to the N, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Nuevo Progreso, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 58 mm more rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
El TumbadorSan Marcos8 km N31°18°92 mm
El QuetzalSan Marcos11 km ESE30°17°78 mm
CoatepequeQuetzaltenango11 km SSE33°20°59 mm
PajapitaSan Marcos15 km WSW36°22°45 mm
San PabloSan Marcos18 km NNW32°19°80 mm
Flores Costa CucaQuetzaltenango19 km SSE34°21°60 mm
San Cristóbal CuchoSan Marcos19 km NE24°9°48 mm
MalacatánSan Marcos20 km NW34°20°76 mm

The Almanac · Nuevo Progreso Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Nuevo Progreso by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°24 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
February32°18°22 mm9 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
March32°19°80 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
April32°20°195 mm6 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
May31°21°461 mm5 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
June31°20°541 mm5 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦
July31°20°427 mm5 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
August31°20°516 mm5 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
September30°20°634 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
October30°20°590 mm5 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
November31°19°207 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦
December31°18°48 mm7 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nuevo Progreso in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nuevo Progreso in March?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Nuevo Progreso?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Nuevo Progreso in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 15 min in December to 13 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Nuevo Progreso in March?

Hardly — March nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nuevo Progreso in March?

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

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