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Khovd Weather in March

Khovd in March

The short of it: Khovd in March averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -13 °C (9 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -13° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

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

March in Khovd brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -13°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 12° from February to about 2°, with nights near -13°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-March, 96 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Khovd runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Jargalant, 127 km to the SSW, is 3° cooler by day.

March in Khovd, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
12° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus April
11° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JargalantBayan-Ölgii Province127 km SSW-2°-14°8.0 mm
KoktokayXinjiang162 km WSW0°-14°7.0 mm
ÖlgiiBayan-Ölgii Province164 km NW2°-12°2.0 mm
TemekeXinjiang167 km WSW0°-14°7.0 mm
TurgunXinjiang177 km SW0°-14°6.0 mm
FuyunXinjiang195 km SW4°-11°9.0 mm
KürtiXinjiang197 km WSW2°-12°8.0 mm
BürenhayrhanHovd213 km S4°-9°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Khovd Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 12° from February to about 2°, with nights near -13°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Khovd by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-17°-30°1.0 mm3 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦
February-10°-25°1.0 mm4 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
March2°-13°3.0 mm7 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April13°-1°6.0 mm10 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
May20°6°10 mm10 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°12°20 mm8 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°14°28 mm7 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°12°24 mm7 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°5°8.0 mm7 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-4°6.0 mm6 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦
November-3°-16°3.0 mm4 km/h9 h 10 min✦✦
December-14°-26°2.0 mm3 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Khovd in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Khovd in March?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -13 °C (9 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 12° from February to about 2°, with nights near -13°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Khovd?

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

How long are the days in Khovd in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 23 min in December to 16 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Khovd in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Khovd in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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