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Chimbo Weather in March

Chimbo in March

The short of it: Chimbo in March averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 6° · rain 126 mm · daylight 12 h 14 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

March in Chimbo brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 6°, with about 126 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 126 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 14 min in mid-March, 25 minutes less 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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Chimbo runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Ticaraya, 4 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

March in Chimbo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 59 mm less rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 14 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TicarayaPuno4 km S16°5°128 mm
YunguyoPuno13 km ENE16°5°120 mm
CopacabanaLa Paz Department18 km NE15°4°126 mm
SihuayroPuno19 km W15°4°137 mm
YumaniLa Paz Department27 km NNE16°7°119 mm
JuliPuno27 km WNW15°4°141 mm
DesaguaderoPuno37 km SSE16°5°104 mm
DesaguaderoLa Paz Department37 km SSE16°5°102 mm

The Almanac · Chimbo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 126 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Chimbo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°6°182 mm8 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
February16°6°185 mm8 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦
March16°6°126 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
April17°3°54 mm7 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May17°2°30 mm8 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June16°0°8.0 mm8 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
July16°0°11 mm8 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
August17°1°20 mm9 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
September17°3°37 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°4°54 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
November19°5°55 mm9 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
December18°6°138 mm8 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chimbo in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chimbo in March?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 126 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Chimbo?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Chimbo in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 14 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 10 min in June to 13 h 5 min in December.

Does it snow in Chimbo in March?

Hardly — March nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chimbo in March?

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

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