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Virú Weather in March

Virú in March

The short of it: Virú in March averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 19 °C (65 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 12 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 12 h 10 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & July

Thirty years of records give Virú an average March high of 29°, a low of 19° and some 8.0 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 8.0 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 10 min in mid-March.

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

Against its neighbours, Virú runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Puente Viru, 3 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Virú, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus April
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 10 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Puente ViruLa Libertad3 km WSW29°19°6.0 mm
Victor RaulLa Libertad8 km W29°18°7.0 mm
Buena VistaLa Libertad15 km ESE29°18°11 mm
SalaverryLa Libertad33 km NW28°18°4.0 mm
Alto SalaverryLa Libertad36 km NW28°18°6.0 mm
MiramarLa Libertad37 km NW28°18°6.0 mm
Santo DomingoLa Libertad39 km NNW28°18°13 mm
MocheLa Libertad39 km NW28°19°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Virú 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 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 8.0 mm.

Climate of Virú by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°18°5.0 mm14 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°19°6.0 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
March29°19°8.0 mm13 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
April27°17°2.0 mm14 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°15°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°15°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°14°2.0 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°13°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°14°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°14°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
November25°15°2.0 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
December26°16°3.0 mm14 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Virú in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Virú in March?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 19 °C (65 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 8.0 mm.

Is March a good time to visit Virú?

The Almanac gives March 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and July.

How long are the days in Virú in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 10 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 38 min in June to 12 h 37 min in December.

Does it snow in Virú in March?

Hardly — March nights average 19 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Virú in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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