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Castro Weather in March

Castro in March

The short of it: Castro in March averages a high of 15 °C (58 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 4° · rain 154 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Castro an average March high of 15°, a low of 4° and some 154 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 15°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 154 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 80 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Castro runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Sarria, 14 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Castro, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SarriaGalicia14 km E16°5°145 mm
MonterrosoGalicia21 km W15°4°160 mm
TaboadaGalicia21 km WSW15°4°169 mm
CorgoGalicia23 km NNE15°5°135 mm
ChantadaGalicia23 km SW15°4°171 mm
LugoGalicia27 km N15°5°133 mm
Monforte de LemosGalicia28 km SSE17°6°168 mm
FriolGalicia34 km NNW15°5°140 mm

The Almanac · Castro 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 15°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 154 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Castro by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°3°196 mm10 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦
February12°3°142 mm10 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦
March15°4°154 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April16°6°130 mm12 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May19°8°99 mm10 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
June23°11°61 mm10 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
July26°13°31 mm10 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°13°46 mm10 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September24°11°87 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October19°9°211 mm9 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦
November13°6°222 mm9 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
December11°4°221 mm10 km/h9 h 3 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Castro in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Castro in March?

Days average 15 °C (58 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 15°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 154 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Castro?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Castro in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 3 min in December to 15 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Castro in March?

Hardly — March nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Castro in March?

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

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