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Olivia Weather in March

Olivia in March

The short of it: Olivia in March averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 222 mm (8.7 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 29° · low 23° · rain 222 mm · daylight 12 h 15 min

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

March in Olivia brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 23°, with about 222 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 222 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 linen, a wide hat and water, 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, Olivia runs about middling and about as wet in March. Bel Air Rivière Sèche, 4 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

March in Olivia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
1° colder, 24 mm less rain
Versus April
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 15 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bel Air Rivière SècheFlacq4 km NNE29°23°222 mm
SebastopolFlacq5 km W28°22°229 mm
EcroignardFlacq7 km N29°23°221 mm
Montagne Blanche008 km W28°21°231 mm
Quatre CocosFlacq11 km NNE30°23°212 mm
Centre de FlacqFlacq11 km N29°23°217 mm
LalmatieFlacq13 km NW28°22°230 mm
MahébourgGrand Port14 km SSW29°23°219 mm

The Almanac · Olivia 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 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 222 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Olivia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°245 mm8 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
February29°23°246 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
March29°23°222 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April28°22°175 mm8 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May26°20°146 mm9 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
June24°19°82 mm14 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦
July24°18°97 mm11 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
August24°18°88 mm11 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
September25°18°62 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October26°19°57 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November27°20°63 mm9 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
December29°22°139 mm9 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Olivia in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Olivia in March?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 222 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Olivia?

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

How long are the days in Olivia 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 Olivia in March?

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

What should I pack for Olivia in March?

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

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