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Dārchulā Weather in March

Dārchulā in March

The short of it: Dārchulā in March averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 8° · rain 72 mm · daylight 11 h 55 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: November & October

March in Dārchulā brings afternoons near 20° and nights around 8°, with about 72 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 20°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 55 min in mid-March, 49 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and October.

Against its neighbours, Dārchulā runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Dhārchula, 4 km to the WNW, is 4° warmer by day.

March in Dārchulā, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 55 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DhārchulaUttarakhand4 km WNW24°11°61 mm
PithorāgarhUttarakhand43 km SW23°11°57 mm
Amargaḍhi̇̄Sudurpashchim Pradesh59 km S24°11°56 mm
LohaghātUttarakhand65 km SW22°10°62 mm
ChampawatUttarakhand72 km SW21°9°66 mm
DipayalSudurpashchim Pradesh74 km SSE28°15°44 mm
BāgeshwarUttarakhand75 km W26°14°48 mm
BurangTibet79 km NE7°-6°56 mm

The Almanac · Dārchulā Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 4° against February, to near 20°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Dārchulā by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°3°74 mm5 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
February16°5°76 mm6 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦
March20°8°72 mm7 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
April26°10°62 mm8 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
May27°12°67 mm8 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
June27°15°178 mm7 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
July24°16°433 mm6 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
August24°15°428 mm5 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
September24°14°242 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October21°10°68 mm5 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
November16°7°14 mm5 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
December14°5°24 mm5 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dārchulā in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dārchulā in March?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 20°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Dārchulā?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are November and October.

How long are the days in Dārchulā in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 14 min in December to 14 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Dārchulā in March?

Hardly — March nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dārchulā in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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