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Sitampiky Weather in March

Sitampiky in March

The short of it: Sitampiky in March averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 273 mm (10.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 23° · rain 273 mm · daylight 12 h 14 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

March in Sitampiky brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 23°, with about 273 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 273 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 14 min in mid-March, 26 minutes less 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Sitampiky runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Ambato Boeny, 69 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Sitampiky, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 66 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 14 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ambato BoenyBoeny69 km ENE33°23°249 mm
MaevatananaBetsiboka84 km ESE34°24°248 mm
MarovoayBoeny85 km NE33°24°267 mm
MahabeMelaky94 km WSW32°22°262 mm
SoalalaBoeny105 km NW33°24°245 mm
MahajangaBoeny108 km NNE33°24°266 mm
TsaratananaBetsiboka166 km E32°21°293 mm
BesalampyMelaky172 km W34°25°177 mm

The Almanac · Sitampiky 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 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 273 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Sitampiky by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°534 mm4 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦
February33°23°339 mm5 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦
March33°23°273 mm5 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April33°22°34 mm5 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
May33°19°4.0 mm5 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦
June32°17°2.0 mm6 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July31°17°1.0 mm7 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
August32°18°4.0 mm9 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September34°19°7.0 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October35°21°27 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
November35°23°109 mm8 km/h12 h 55 min✦
December34°23°231 mm4 km/h13 h 7 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sitampiky in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sitampiky in March?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 273 mm (10.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 273 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Sitampiky?

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

How long are the days in Sitampiky in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 14 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 8 min in June to 13 h 7 min in December.

Does it snow in Sitampiky in March?

Hardly — March nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sitampiky in March?

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

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