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Colón Weather in March

Colón in March

The short of it: Colón in March averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 25 °C (77 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 12 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 25° · rain 19 mm · daylight 12 h 3 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: February & March

March in Colón brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 25°, with about 19 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 19 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 3 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and March.

Against its neighbours, Colón runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Cristóbal, 1 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Colón, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 3 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CristóbalColón1 km SSW30°25°19 mm
MargaritaColón4 km SSE30°25°21 mm
CativáColón7 km E30°25°23 mm
SabanitasColón11 km E30°25°23 mm
Puerto PilónColón12 km E30°25°23 mm
Río AlejandroColón12 km E30°25°16 mm
Santa Rita ArribaColón12 km ESE30°25°20 mm
GatúnColón17 km ESE30°25°18 mm

The Almanac · Colón 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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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 19 mm of rain.

Climate of Colón by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°24°51 mm11 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
February30°25°24 mm12 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
March30°25°19 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April31°26°66 mm10 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
May31°25°197 mm7 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦
June31°25°216 mm6 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦
July30°25°235 mm7 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
August30°24°262 mm6 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
September30°24°249 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October31°24°370 mm6 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
November29°24°475 mm7 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
December29°24°218 mm8 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Colón in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Colón in March?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 25 °C (77 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 19 mm of rain.

Is March a good time to visit Colón?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are February and March.

How long are the days in Colón in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 3 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 35 min in December to 12 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Colón in March?

Hardly — March nights average 25 °C (77 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Colón in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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