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Mantaro Weather in March

Mantaro in March

The short of it: Mantaro in March averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 19° · rain 184 mm · daylight 12 h 12 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Mantaro an average March high of 30°, a low of 19° and some 184 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 184 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 12 min in mid-March, 19 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Mantaro runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Santa Rosa, 4 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Mantaro, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 12 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santa RosaAyacucho4 km WSW30°19°189 mm
Puerto AmarguraAyacucho10 km SSE30°19°185 mm
PichariCuzco Department24 km SE29°18°263 mm
RosarioAyacucho34 km SSE29°18°233 mm
AynaAyacucho37 km S23°11°134 mm
KimbiriAyacucho37 km SSE30°19°198 mm
SamaniatoCuzco Department46 km SE29°17°243 mm
Santa RosaAyacucho46 km SSE30°18°183 mm

The Almanac · Mantaro 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 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 184 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Mantaro by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°241 mm6 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
February30°19°192 mm5 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
March30°19°184 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April30°19°97 mm5 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
May29°18°57 mm4 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June28°17°37 mm4 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°17°39 mm4 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°17°72 mm5 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
September29°18°88 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October29°19°128 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
November30°19°134 mm6 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
December29°19°204 mm6 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mantaro in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mantaro in March?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 184 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Mantaro?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Mantaro in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 24 min in June to 12 h 51 min in December.

Does it snow in Mantaro in March?

Hardly — March nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mantaro in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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