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Midlands Weather in March

Midlands in March

The short of it: Midlands in March averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 21° · rain 236 mm · daylight 12 h 15 min

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

Thirty years of records give Midlands an average March high of 27°, a low of 21° and some 236 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 236 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 15 min in mid-March, 32 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 October and May.

Against its neighbours, Midlands runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Nouvelle France, 4 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

March in Midlands, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 10 mm less rain
Versus April
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 15 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Nouvelle FranceGrand Port4 km S27°21°236 mm
CurepipePlaines Wilhems5 km WNW27°21°231 mm
Rose BelleGrand Port8 km SSE28°22°231 mm
New GroveGrand Port9 km SSE28°22°231 mm
Grand BoisSavanne9 km SSW28°22°232 mm
VacoasPlaines Wilhems10 km WNW28°21°227 mm
DagotièreMoka10 km N27°21°230 mm
Quartier MilitaireMoka11 km NNE27°21°232 mm

The Almanac · Midlands 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 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 236 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Midlands by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°21°255 mm7 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
February27°21°246 mm6 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
March27°21°236 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April26°20°177 mm8 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May24°18°148 mm8 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
June22°16°92 mm20 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦
July21°16°100 mm14 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
August21°15°98 mm9 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
September21°16°73 mm6 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October23°17°63 mm8 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November25°18°71 mm8 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
December26°20°145 mm9 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Midlands in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Midlands in March?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 236 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Midlands?

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

How long are the days in Midlands in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 15 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 54 min in June to 13 h 21 min in December.

Does it snow in Midlands in March?

Hardly — March nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Midlands in March?

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

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