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Hoctun Weather in March

Hoctun in March

The short of it: Hoctun in March averages a high of 34 °C (92 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 11 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 18° · rain 12 mm · daylight 11 h 59 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

March in Hoctun brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 18°, with about 12 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 12 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 59 min in mid-March, 32 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Hoctun runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Tahmek, 6 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

March in Hoctun, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus April
2° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 59 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TahmekYucatán6 km W33°18°13 mm
HocabaYucatán7 km SW34°18°12 mm
KimbilaYucatán11 km NE34°18°12 mm
CacalchenYucatán13 km NNW33°18°13 mm
HuhiYucatán16 km SSE34°18°12 mm
HomunYucatán16 km SSW34°18°12 mm
SeyéYucatán18 km W33°18°14 mm
CuzamaYucatán18 km SW34°18°13 mm

The Almanac · Hoctun Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 12 mm of rain.

Climate of Hoctun by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°16°29 mm9 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
February32°17°17 mm10 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
March34°18°12 mm12 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
April36°20°25 mm12 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
May36°21°57 mm12 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦
June35°22°136 mm9 km/h13 h 23 min✦
July35°21°108 mm8 km/h13 h 17 min✦
August35°21°122 mm8 km/h12 h 50 min✦
September34°22°162 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦
October32°20°109 mm8 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
November31°18°37 mm9 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
December30°17°25 mm8 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hoctun in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hoctun in March?

Days average 34 °C (92 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 12 mm of rain.

Is March a good time to visit Hoctun?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Hoctun in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 52 min in December to 13 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Hoctun in March?

Hardly — March nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hoctun in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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