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Papun Weather in March

Papun in March

The short of it: Papun in March averages a high of 36 °C (96 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 96° · low 67° · rain 0.6 in. · daylight 12 h 0 min

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

Thirty years of records give Papun an average March high of 96°, a low of 67° and some 0.6 in. of rain. Days run hot, near 96° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 0.6 in., the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-March, 28 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 December and January.

Against its neighbours, Papun runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Shwegyin, 38 mi to the WSW, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Papun, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 0.5 in. more rain
Versus April
2° colder
Day–night spread
29°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
2 mph

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShwegyinBago Region38 mi WSW98°69°0.6 in.
NyaunglebinBago Region48 mi W100°69°0.6 in.
KyauktagaMon50 mi SW97°69°0.6 in.
Daik-uBago Region54 mi WSW98°69°0.6 in.
KyaiktoMon59 mi SSW97°69°0.6 in.
WawBago Region64 mi SW98°69°0.6 in.
PyuBago Region72 mi WNW98°69°0.3 in.
ThanatpinBago Region78 mi SW97°69°0.5 in.

The Almanac · Papun 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 96° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 0.6 in., the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Papun by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January88°60°0.2 in.1 mph11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
February92°61°0.2 in.2 mph11 h 32 min✦✦✦
March96°67°0.6 in.2 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦
April99°74°2.0 in.2 mph12 h 32 min✦✦
May95°76°12.2 in.3 mph12 h 58 min✦
June89°75°19.0 in.2 mph13 h 12 min✦✦
July87°74°24.1 in.2 mph13 h 7 min✦✦
August87°74°20.7 in.2 mph12 h 44 min✦✦
September89°74°14.5 in.2 mph12 h 13 min✦✦
October90°73°6.2 in.1 mph11 h 42 min✦✦
November90°69°1.4 in.1 mph11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
December87°63°0.4 in.2 mph11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Papun in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Papun in March?

Days average 36 °C (96 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 96° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 0.6 in., the 9th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Papun?

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

How long are the days in Papun in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 3 min in December to 13 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Papun in March?

Hardly — March nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Papun in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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