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Sagaing Weather in March

Sagaing in March

The short of it: Sagaing in March averages a high of 36 °C (97 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 11 h 58 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 97° · low 68° · rain 0.2 in. · daylight 11 h 58 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sagaing an average March high of 97°, a low of 68° and some 0.2 in. of rain. Days run hot, near 97° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.2 in., the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 58 min in mid-March, 34 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, Sagaing runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Amarapura, 5 mi to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Sagaing, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 0.1 in. more rain
Versus April
4° colder
Day–night spread
29°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 58 min
Average wind
2 mph

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AmarapuraMandalay Region5 mi ENE97°68°0.2 in.
Thar Yar KoneMandalay Region6 mi ESE97°68°0.2 in.
MandalayMandalay Region9 mi NE98°68°0.2 in.
KyaukseMandalay Region21 mi SSE97°68°0.3 in.
MadayaMandalay Region24 mi NNE96°67°0.2 in.
Ta Dar UMandalay Region32 mi SSW100°69°0.3 in.
Pyin Oo LwinMandalay Region32 mi ENE86°55°0.5 in.
KyiMandalay Region41 mi WSW98°68°0.1 in.

The Almanac · Sagaing 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 97° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.2 in., the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Sagaing by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January84°57°0.08 in.2 mph10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
February90°60°0.08 in.2 mph11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
March97°68°0.2 in.2 mph11 h 58 min✦✦✦
April101°75°1.7 in.2 mph12 h 38 min✦✦✦
May96°77°5.4 in.2 mph13 h 10 min✦
June93°79°4.1 in.3 mph13 h 28 min✦
July92°79°2.9 in.3 mph13 h 21 min✦
August92°78°4.0 in.2 mph12 h 53 min✦
September92°77°5.0 in.2 mph12 h 14 min✦
October91°75°4.5 in.1 mph11 h 36 min✦✦
November89°69°1.0 in.2 mph11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
December83°61°0.3 in.2 mph10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sagaing in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sagaing in March?

Days average 36 °C (97 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 97° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.2 in., the 10th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Sagaing?

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

How long are the days in Sagaing in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 48 min in December to 13 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Sagaing in March?

Hardly — March nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sagaing in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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