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Detva Weather in March

Detva in March

The short of it: Detva in March averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -2° · rain 40 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

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

Thirty years of records give Detva an average March high of 9°, a low of -2° and some 40 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 9°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-March, 98 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and September.

Against its neighbours, Detva runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Hriňová, 8 km to the ENE, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Detva, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HriňováBanská Bystrica Region8 km ENE8°-3°43 mm
ZvolenBanská Bystrica Region20 km W9°-1°45 mm
SliačBanská Bystrica Region22 km WNW10°-1°44 mm
Čierny BalogBanská Bystrica Region27 km NE7°-3°41 mm
Banská BystricaBanská Bystrica Region28 km NW9°-2°48 mm
PoltárBanská Bystrica Region31 km ESE10°-1°27 mm
LučenecBanská Bystrica Region31 km SE11°-1°28 mm
BreznoBanská Bystrica Region31 km NNE8°-3°42 mm

The Almanac · Detva Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 9°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Detva by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-7°37 mm8 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦
February4°-6°37 mm9 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
March9°-2°40 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April16°2°46 mm10 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
May20°7°72 mm10 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦
June24°10°81 mm9 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦
July26°12°84 mm9 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
August26°11°69 mm8 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
September20°7°61 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October14°3°56 mm8 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦
November7°0°58 mm8 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦
December2°-5°45 mm8 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Detva in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Detva in March?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 9°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Detva?

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

How long are the days in Detva in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 19 min in December to 16 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Detva in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Detva in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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