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Pamplemousses Weather in March

Pamplemousses in March

The short of it: Pamplemousses in March averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 216 mm (8.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 216 mm · daylight 12 h 15 min

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

Thirty years of records give Pamplemousses an average March high of 29°, a low of 23° and some 216 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 216 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Pamplemousses runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Morcellement Saint André, 4 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

March in Pamplemousses, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 8.0 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
Morcellement Saint AndréPamplemousses4 km N29°23°215 mm
Plaine des PapayesPamplemousses4 km N29°23°215 mm
Terre RougePamplemousses5 km WSW30°23°218 mm
Belle Vue HarelPamplemousses5 km NNE29°23°217 mm
Long MountainPamplemousses5 km S29°23°221 mm
TrioletPamplemousses6 km NNW29°23°215 mm
Le HochetPamplemousses6 km SW30°23°218 mm
PitonRivière du Rempart6 km ENE29°23°220 mm

The Almanac · Pamplemousses 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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Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 216 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Pamplemousses by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°248 mm8 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
February30°23°224 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
March29°23°216 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April29°22°146 mm11 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May27°20°118 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
June25°19°69 mm12 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
July25°18°72 mm13 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
August24°18°80 mm12 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
September26°18°53 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October27°19°53 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November28°21°63 mm10 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December30°22°136 mm9 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pamplemousses in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pamplemousses in March?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 216 mm (8.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 216 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Pamplemousses?

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

How long are the days in Pamplemousses 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 20 min in December.

Does it snow in Pamplemousses in March?

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

What should I pack for Pamplemousses in March?

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

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