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Moka Weather in March

Moka in March

The short of it: Moka in March averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 226 mm (8.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 15 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 28° · low 21° · rain 226 mm · daylight 12 h 15 min

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

March in Moka brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 21°, with about 226 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 226 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 September and October.

Against its neighbours, Moka runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Saint Pierre, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

March in Moka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
1° colder, 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
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint PierreMoka2 km E28°21°226 mm
PaillesMoka4 km NW30°23°219 mm
Beau Bassin-Rose HillPlaines Wilhems5 km WSW29°22°223 mm
Quatre BornesPlaines Wilhems6 km SSW28°22°226 mm
DagotièreMoka6 km ESE27°21°230 mm
RichelieuBlack River6 km WNW30°23°219 mm
Port LouisPort Louis6 km N30°23°217 mm
Petite RivièreBlack River7 km WNW30°23°216 mm

The Almanac · Moka 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 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 226 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Moka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°21°255 mm9 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
February28°22°236 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
March28°21°226 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April27°20°154 mm11 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May25°19°122 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
June23°17°74 mm13 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦
July22°16°80 mm15 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
August22°16°84 mm14 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
September23°17°60 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October25°18°57 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November26°19°69 mm10 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December28°20°143 mm11 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Moka in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Moka in March?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 226 mm (8.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 226 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Moka?

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

How long are the days in Moka in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 15 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 55 min in June to 13 h 21 min in December.

Does it snow in Moka in March?

Hardly — March nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Moka in March?

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

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