Nariño Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nariño, Colombia in March.

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Pasto Tumaco

Planning a journey to Nariño, Colombia this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Nariño in March

Nariño, Colombia is a region in Colombia. In March, Nariño experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Pasto at 20°C (68°F) and very warm in Tumaco at 30°C (86°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Tumaco and 11°C (52°F) in Pasto.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nariño, Colombia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Pasto with an average of 253 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Tumaco with 378 mm (15 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during March. Pasto receives roughly 85 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Nariño in March

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nariño

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Nariño, Colombia?

Temperature range in Nariño (March)

Precipitation variation in Nariño (March)

Pasto

In March Pasto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
85 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
221 mm (8.7 in)
253 mm (10 in)
257 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Pasto →

Tumaco

In March Tumaco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
129 hours
161 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
414 mm (16 in)
378 mm (15 in)
466 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tumaco →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nariño in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pasto 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 253 mm (10 in)
Tumaco 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 378 mm (15 in)

Nariño weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nariño, Colombia in March?

March in Nariño, Colombia brings unpleasant weather. In Pasto, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Nariño, Colombia in March?

In Pasto, the average daytime high in March is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

Does Nariño, Colombia get a lot of rain in March?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Pasto records an average of 253 mm (10 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Nariño, Colombia.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Nariño, Colombia?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Nariño, Colombia due to the typically unpleasant weather in Pasto.

On average, the best time to visit Nariño, Colombia is in August with generally perfect weather in Pasto. On the other hand, the weather in February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be unpleasant.

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