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Mohale Weather in March

Mohale in March

The short of it: Mohale in March averages a high of 22 °C (71 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 9° · rain 87 mm · daylight 12 h 20 min

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

March in Mohale brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 9°, with about 87 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 22°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 20 min in mid-March, 49 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Mohale runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Marakabeis, 11 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Mohale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus April
3° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 20 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MarakabeisThaba-Tseka11 km SE23°10°82 mm
MantsonyaneThaba-Tseka21 km ESE21°8°81 mm
NazarethMaseru District26 km WNW25°11°92 mm
NakoMaseru District32 km WSW24°11°89 mm
SefikengBerea33 km NW24°11°89 mm
RamabantaMaseru District33 km SW25°12°88 mm
RomaMaseru District34 km W25°12°87 mm
SemonkongMaseru District41 km S22°9°80 mm

The Almanac · Mohale 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 22°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Mohale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January24°12°115 mm9 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
February23°11°97 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
March22°9°87 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April19°5°57 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May16°1°24 mm7 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June13°-2°14 mm8 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
July13°-3°10 mm9 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
August16°0°27 mm10 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
September20°4°27 mm12 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°7°70 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
November22°9°89 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
December24°11°94 mm11 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mohale in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mohale in March?

Days average 22 °C (71 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 22°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Mohale?

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

How long are the days in Mohale in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 20 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 16 min in June to 14 h 1 min in December.

Does it snow in Mohale in March?

Hardly — March nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mohale in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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