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El Progreso Weather in March

El Progreso in March

The short of it: El Progreso in March averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 12 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 24° · rain 23 mm · daylight 12 h 3 min

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

March in El Progreso brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 24°, with about 23 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 23 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 January and February.

Against its neighbours, El Progreso runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Las Margaritas, 8 km to the SSE, is 2° warmer by day.

March in El Progreso, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
1° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 3 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Las MargaritasPanamá8 km SSE32°25°19 mm
ChepoPanamá10 km S32°25°19 mm
La MesaPanamá20 km WSW31°24°18 mm
Los LotesPanamá24 km SW32°25°16 mm
PacoraPanamá27 km SW32°25°14 mm
Cabra Número UnoPanamá29 km SW32°25°21 mm
Nueva EsperanzaPanamá29 km SW32°25°14 mm
Vista HermosaPanamá31 km WSW32°25°21 mm

The Almanac · El Progreso 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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Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 23 mm of rain.

Climate of El Progreso by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°40 mm9 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°23°25 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
March30°24°23 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April30°24°94 mm8 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
May30°24°323 mm6 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦
June30°23°257 mm5 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦
July29°23°230 mm5 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
August29°23°258 mm5 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
September29°22°293 mm4 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October29°22°331 mm5 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
November28°22°404 mm5 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
December29°22°191 mm6 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about El Progreso in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in El Progreso in March?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 23 mm of rain.

Is March a good time to visit El Progreso?

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

How long are the days in El Progreso 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 El Progreso in March?

Hardly — March nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for El Progreso in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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