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Oropesa Weather in March

Oropesa in March

The short of it: Oropesa in March averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 6° · rain 87 mm · daylight 12 h 12 min

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

March in Oropesa brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 6°, with about 87 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 19°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 12 min in mid-March, 21 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 October and September.

Against its neighbours, Oropesa runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Urcos, 18 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

March in Oropesa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 24 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 12 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UrcosCuzco Department18 km SE19°6°92 mm
PisacCuzco Department21 km NNW19°6°84 mm
CcatcaCuzco Department22 km E16°4°114 mm
CuscoCuzco Department23 km WNW18°6°107 mm
WanchaqCuzco Department23 km WNW18°6°107 mm
SantiagoCuzco Department25 km WNW18°6°107 mm
PaccaritamboCuzco Department27 km SW17°5°130 mm
ColquepataCuzco Department28 km NNE17°5°96 mm

The Almanac · Oropesa 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 19°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Oropesa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°6°118 mm6 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦
February19°6°111 mm6 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
March19°6°87 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April19°4°32 mm6 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°2°7.0 mm6 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°0°2.0 mm6 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°-1°5.0 mm6 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°0°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°3°13 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°5°32 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
November21°5°53 mm8 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
December20°6°103 mm7 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oropesa in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oropesa in March?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 19°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Oropesa?

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

How long are the days in Oropesa in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 20 min in June to 12 h 55 min in December.

Does it snow in Oropesa in March?

Hardly — March nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Oropesa in March?

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

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