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Penhalonga Weather in March

Penhalonga in March

The short of it: Penhalonga in March averages a high of 25 °C (76 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 14° · rain 119 mm · daylight 12 h 15 min

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

Thirty years of records give Penhalonga an average March high of 25°, a low of 14° and some 119 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 15 min in mid-March, 30 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and September.

Against its neighbours, Penhalonga runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Mutare, 9 km to the SSW, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Penhalonga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
1° colder, 41 mm less rain
Versus April
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 15 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MutareManicaland9 km SSW26°15°109 mm
MachipandaManica11 km SSE27°16°114 mm
ManicaManica19 km ESE28°17°132 mm
OdziManicaland32 km WSW28°16°96 mm
MessicaManica42 km ESE29°18°147 mm
NyazuraManicaland59 km WNW26°15°111 mm
RusapeManicaland72 km NW26°15°92 mm
NyangaManicaland75 km N21°12°164 mm

The Almanac · Penhalonga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Penhalonga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°16°205 mm7 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
February26°16°160 mm7 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
March25°14°119 mm7 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April23°12°41 mm7 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°9°16 mm6 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°7°12 mm6 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°7°8.0 mm6 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°8°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°11°15 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°14°29 mm10 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°15°99 mm9 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
December26°16°197 mm7 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Penhalonga in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Penhalonga in March?

Days average 25 °C (76 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Penhalonga?

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

How long are the days in Penhalonga in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 15 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 0 min in June to 13 h 16 min in December.

Does it snow in Penhalonga in March?

Hardly — March nights average 14 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Penhalonga in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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