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Pilcomayo Weather in March

Pilcomayo in March

The short of it: Pilcomayo in March averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 7° · rain 121 mm · daylight 12 h 12 min

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

Thirty years of records give Pilcomayo an average March high of 19°, a low of 7° and some 121 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 19°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 121 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 12 min in mid-March, 18 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 August and May.

Against its neighbours, Pilcomayo runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Huamancaca Chico, 4 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

March in Pilcomayo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 12 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Huamancaca ChicoJunin4 km S19°7°121 mm
ChupacaJunin4 km WSW18°6°120 mm
HuancayoJunin5 km ESE19°7°121 mm
SicayaJunin5 km NW18°7°119 mm
ChilcaJunin6 km SE18°6°122 mm
PalianñuñasJunin6 km E17°6°126 mm
San AgustinJunin6 km N17°6°126 mm
PacchaJunin7 km NE17°6°126 mm

The Almanac · Pilcomayo 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 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 121 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Pilcomayo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°7°114 mm9 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
February19°8°130 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
March19°7°121 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April19°5°42 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°4°17 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°2°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°2°8.0 mm9 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°3°12 mm10 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°5°31 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°7°55 mm10 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
November21°6°55 mm10 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
December20°7°98 mm10 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pilcomayo in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pilcomayo in March?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 19°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 121 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Pilcomayo?

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

How long are the days in Pilcomayo in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 25 min in June to 12 h 50 min in December.

Does it snow in Pilcomayo in March?

Hardly — March nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Pilcomayo in March?

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

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