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March in Turgaj brings very low temperatures around 1°C (34°F) during the day, dropping to -9°C (16°F) at night, with some snow/rainfall expected.
March in Turgaj has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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42-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Turgaj typically rise from around -6°C (21°F) at the start of March to approximately 5°C (41°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -17°C (1°F) to -3°C (27°F).
42-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Turgaj spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 23 years of weather observations (2003-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Turgaj.
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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).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Turgaj in March. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Light rain is possible, so consider bringing a small umbrella or rain jacket. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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