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Bilma Weather in March

Bilma in March

The short of it: Bilma in March averages a high of 35 °C (94 °F) and a low of 16 °C (62 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 16° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 59 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bilma an average March high of 35°, a low of 16° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 59 min in mid-March, 29 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 January and December.

Against its neighbours, Bilma runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Fachi, 155 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Bilma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 59 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FachiAgadez155 km WSW35°18°0.0 mm
NgourtiDiffa374 km S36°20°0.0 mm
ZouarTibesti427 km ENE32°15°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Bilma 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 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Bilma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°9°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°12°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
March35°16°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
April39°21°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
May42°25°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
June43°26°3.0 mm12 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
July42°27°1.0 mm12 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
August41°27°6.0 mm12 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
September41°25°3.0 mm12 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October38°20°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
November32°13°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
December28°9°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bilma in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bilma in March?

Days average 35 °C (94 °F) and nights 16 °C (62 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Bilma?

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

How long are the days in Bilma in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 1 min in December to 13 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Bilma in March?

Hardly — March nights average 16 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bilma in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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