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Zara Weather in March

Zara in March

The short of it: Zara in March averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low -2° · rain 54 mm · daylight 11 h 50 min

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

Thirty years of records give Zara an average March high of 8°, a low of -2° and some 54 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 8°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 50 min in mid-March, 72 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Zara runs about middling and drier than most in March. İmranlı, 30 km to the E, is 2° cooler by day.

March in Zara, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 50 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
İmranlıSivas30 km E7°-2°60 mm
AksuSivas32 km NE5°-3°60 mm
HafikSivas32 km W9°-1°50 mm
DoğanşarSivas40 km NNW8°-2°60 mm
SuşehriSivas40 km NE9°0°60 mm
KoyulhisarSivas45 km N9°-1°64 mm
AkıncılarSivas53 km ENE8°-1°62 mm
MesudiyeOrdu62 km N7°-2°64 mm

The Almanac · Zara 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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Highs rise 5° against February, to near 8°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Zara by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-7°56 mm6 km/h9 h 38 min✦
February3°-5°44 mm6 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦
March8°-2°54 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April14°3°62 mm8 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
May19°6°74 mm7 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
June24°9°36 mm8 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°12°9.0 mm8 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°12°11 mm8 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°8°21 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°4°37 mm6 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
November11°0°42 mm5 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
December4°-4°49 mm5 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zara in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zara in March?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 8°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Zara?

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

How long are the days in Zara in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 50 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 21 min in December to 14 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Zara in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Zara in March?

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

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