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Batifa Weather in March

Batifa in March

The short of it: Batifa in March averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 5° · rain 124 mm · daylight 11 h 51 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & May

March in Batifa brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 5°, with about 124 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 15°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 51 min in mid-March, 65 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Batifa runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Begova, 15 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Batifa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 51 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BegovaDuhok15 km ENE15°5°127 mm
MangêshDuhok17 km SSE15°5°128 mm
YemişliŞırnak22 km NNE10°2°127 mm
GülyazıŞırnak24 km N9°1°123 mm
OrtabağŞırnak26 km NNW11°2°121 mm
ZaxoDuhok29 km W18°8°114 mm
OrtaköyŞırnak29 km NE9°0°125 mm
AndaçŞırnak30 km NE9°1°124 mm

The Almanac · Batifa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 5° against February, to near 15°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Batifa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°0°129 mm6 km/h9 h 52 min✦
February10°2°133 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
March15°5°124 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April20°9°91 mm8 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
May27°15°51 mm8 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
June34°20°1.0 mm9 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
July38°24°0.0 mm9 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
August38°23°0.0 mm8 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
September33°19°1.0 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
October25°13°30 mm6 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November17°7°76 mm5 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦
December11°3°123 mm5 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Batifa in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Batifa in March?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 15°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Batifa?

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

How long are the days in Batifa in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 37 min in December to 14 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Batifa in March?

Hardly — March nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Batifa in March?

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

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