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Orhon Weather in March

Orhon in March

The short of it: Orhon in March averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -13 °C (8 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -13° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Orhon an average March high of 1°, a low of -13° and some 4.0 mm of rain. Highs rise 13° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -13°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 103 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Orhon runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Darhan, 41 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Orhon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
13° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus April
11° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DarhanDarhan Uul41 km SSW1°-14°3.0 mm
SühbaatarSelenge Province45 km N2°-11°4.0 mm
AltanbulagSelenge Province60 km NNE2°-11°4.0 mm
NaushkiBuryatiya Republic61 km N2°-11°4.0 mm
KyakhtaBuryatiya Republic62 km NNE2°-11°4.0 mm
HongorDarhan Uul69 km SSW1°-14°3.0 mm
SharïngolSelenge Province69 km SSE1°-14°3.0 mm
ChikoyBuryatiya Republic74 km NE1°-13°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Orhon 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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Highs rise 13° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -13°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Orhon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-19°-30°2.0 mm4 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February-12°-26°2.0 mm6 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March1°-13°4.0 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April12°-4°8.0 mm10 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
May19°3°17 mm11 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°10°43 mm9 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°14°68 mm8 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
August24°11°75 mm7 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September17°3°30 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October8°-7°10 mm7 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦
November-6°-18°5.0 mm6 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-16°-27°3.0 mm5 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Orhon in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Orhon in March?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -13 °C (8 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 13° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -13°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Orhon?

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

How long are the days in Orhon in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 7 min in December to 16 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Orhon in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Orhon in March?

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

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