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Ntcheu Weather in March

Ntcheu in March

The short of it: Ntcheu in March averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 17° · rain 165 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ntcheu an average March high of 26°, a low of 17° and some 165 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 165 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-March, 23 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Ntcheu runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Ulongué, 31 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Ntcheu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 45 mm less rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UlonguéTete31 km WNW26°16°171 mm
BalakaSouthern Region39 km ESE29°19°147 mm
DedzaCentral Region59 km NNW24°15°172 mm
LiwondeSouthern Region69 km ESE30°20°129 mm
MangochiSouthern Region78 km ENE30°20°137 mm
MachingaSouthern Region81 km ESE27°18°163 mm
Monkey BaySouthern Region87 km NNE28°20°154 mm
MwanzaSouthern Region88 km S29°20°160 mm

The Almanac · Ntcheu 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 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 165 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Ntcheu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°18°304 mm7 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦
February26°17°210 mm6 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
March26°17°165 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April26°16°31 mm8 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°14°5.0 mm7 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°12°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°11°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°12°15 mm9 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°15°15 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October31°18°14 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
November30°19°65 mm8 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
December28°18°195 mm7 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ntcheu in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ntcheu in March?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 165 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Ntcheu?

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

How long are the days in Ntcheu in March?

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

Does it snow in Ntcheu in March?

Hardly — March nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ntcheu in March?

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

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