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Opit Weather in March

Opit in March

The short of it: Opit in March averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 18° · rain 65 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: December & January

March in Opit brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 18°, with about 65 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Opit runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Gulu, 27 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

March in Opit, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
1° colder, 52 mm more rain
Versus April
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GuluNorthern Region27 km NW32°19°62 mm
AnakaNorthern Region59 km W32°19°61 mm
LiraNorthern Region62 km SE33°18°65 mm
ApacNorthern Region71 km S33°19°66 mm
PaderNorthern Region74 km ENE33°19°56 mm
Pader PalwoNorthern Region76 km ENE33°19°57 mm
Kiryandongo Refugee CampWestern Region82 km SSW32°18°67 mm
BuyaleWestern Region85 km SSW32°18°67 mm

The Almanac · Opit Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Opit by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°17°14 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
February33°18°13 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
March32°18°65 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April30°18°148 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
May29°18°145 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
June28°18°114 mm8 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
July28°17°135 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
August28°17°175 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
September29°17°145 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October30°17°164 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
November31°17°82 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
December31°17°41 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Opit in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Opit in March?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Opit?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Opit in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Opit in March?

Hardly — March nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Opit in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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