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Mariposa Weather in March

Mariposa in March

The short of it: Mariposa in March averages a high of 25 °C (78 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 15° · rain 217 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & February

Thirty years of records give Mariposa an average March high of 25°, a low of 15° and some 217 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 217 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-March, 17 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and February.

Against its neighbours, Mariposa runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Paratushiali, 14 km to the NNE, is 3° warmer by day.

March in Mariposa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 10 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ParatushialiJunin14 km NNE29°18°198 mm
BellavistaJunin18 km NE29°18°192 mm
SatipoJunin21 km NE29°18°192 mm
MazamariJunin26 km ENE30°19°189 mm
San Martín de PangoaJunin29 km E30°18°195 mm
Villa CapiriJunin32 km NNE29°18°203 mm
HuantashiriJunin33 km NE29°19°192 mm
Unión CapiriJunin35 km N29°18°204 mm
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The Almanac · Mariposa 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 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 217 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Mariposa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°15°244 mm6 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
February25°15°227 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
March25°15°217 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
April26°14°144 mm5 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
May26°13°108 mm5 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
June25°12°63 mm5 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July25°12°76 mm5 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦
August26°12°83 mm6 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
September26°14°117 mm6 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October26°15°156 mm6 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
November27°15°148 mm6 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦
December26°15°208 mm6 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mariposa in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mariposa in March?

Days average 25 °C (78 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 217 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Mariposa?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and February.

How long are the days in Mariposa in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 28 min in June to 12 h 47 min in December.

Does it snow in Mariposa in March?

Hardly — March nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mariposa in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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