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Otopeni Weather in March

Otopeni in March

The short of it: Otopeni in March averages a high of 12 °C (53 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low 0° · rain 33 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & May

Thirty years of records give Otopeni an average March high of 12°, a low of 0° and some 33 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 12°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 85 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Otopeni runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Sector 1, 7 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Otopeni, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sector 1Bucharest7 km SSW12°1°35 mm
ChitilaIlfov8 km SW12°0°33 mm
BufteaIlfov9 km W12°0°33 mm
VoluntariIlfov11 km SE12°1°34 mm
Sector 2Bucharest12 km SSE12°1°36 mm
Sector 6Bucharest13 km SSW12°1°35 mm
BucharestBucharest13 km SSE12°1°37 mm
PantelimonIlfov15 km SE12°1°35 mm

The Almanac · Otopeni Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 6° against February, to near 12°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Otopeni by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-6°28 mm8 km/h9 h 11 min✦✦
February6°-4°26 mm9 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦
March12°0°33 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
April18°5°43 mm10 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°10°61 mm9 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
June28°14°72 mm8 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
July30°16°59 mm8 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
August30°15°43 mm8 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
September25°11°54 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
October18°5°47 mm7 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
November10°1°40 mm7 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
December4°-4°33 mm8 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Otopeni in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Otopeni in March?

Days average 12 °C (53 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 12°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Otopeni?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Otopeni in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 50 min in December to 15 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Otopeni in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Otopeni in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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