Pakyong Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Pakyong

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
24.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.1°C
Avg Temp
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18.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
32 mm
Avg Humidity
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40%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Pakyong March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Pakyong, with average highs near 24.4°C and lows around 12.1°C (mean 18.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 32 mm of rainfall and 40% relative humidity across the period.

Pakyong March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Pakyong. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Pakyong was 2016 — when the month averaged 20.4°C — while the coldest was 1998 at 16.4°C. Typical March days reach 24.4°C with nights near 12.1°C. The long-term March temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.1°C→18.3°C+0.2°C
Max Temp24.5°C→23.7°C-0.8°C
Min Temp11.7°C→12.9°C+1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–17.3°C8 yr (18%)
17.3°C–18.5°C16 yr (36%)
18.5°C–19.8°C19 yr (42%)
19.8°C–21.0°C2 yr (4%)

Pakyong March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Pakyong, averaging 32 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2020 with 143 mm, while the driest was 1986 at 2 mm.

Pakyong March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Pakyong during March averages 40%. The most humid March was 2020 at 65%, and the least humid was 1999 at 22%.

Pakyong March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Pakyong. The sunniest March was 1986 at 5.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2023 at 3.5.

Pakyong March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Pakyong during March is 1.2 m/s. The windiest March was 1992 at 1.4 m/s, while the calmest were 2020, 2022 and 2023, among others at 1.1 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Pakyong

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How March Ranks in Pakyong

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Pakyong Weather by Month

Pakyong March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.0°C18.3°C18.2°C18.7°C18.0°C0°C
Avg High24.4°C25.0°C24.4°C24.6°C23.4°C-1°C
Avg Low11.6°C11.6°C12.1°C12.8°C12.7°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain20 mm22 mm19 mm36 mm83 mm+63 mm

Extreme March Records in Pakyong

🔥Warmest March33.0°C1986
🧊Coldest March4.5°C2019
🌧️Wettest March143 mm2020
🏜️Driest March2 mm1986
🌬️Windiest March1.4 m/s1992

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Pakyong have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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March has ranged from a record low of 4.5°C (2019) to a record high of 33°C (1986).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 32 mm, with a wettest year of 143 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0.4°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Pakyong?

One of the best times to visit Pakyong

March is one of the best times to visit Pakyong. Expect days averaging 24.4°C and nights around 12.1°C (mean 18.3°C) — cooler than Pakyong's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (32 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Pakyong's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Pakyong Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Pakyong, with average highs near 24.4°C and lows around 12.1°C (mean 18.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 32 mm of rainfall and 40% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 32 mm of rainfall in Pakyong, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 143 mm (2020), and the driest just 2 mm (1986). Humidity sits around 40% and average wind speed is 1.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 0.2°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 11.7°C to 12.9°C while daytime highs eased from 24.5°C to 23.7°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
March Weather in Pakyong, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202523.6°C18.2°C12.7°C27.8°C9.9°C35 mm52%1.2 m/s4.1
202422.6°C17.3°C12.1°C26.3°C9.6°C106 mm53%1.2 m/s3.9
202322.9°C17.5°C12.1°C26.6°C9.6°C127 mm56%1.1 m/s3.5
202224.9°C19.6°C14.4°C28.5°C9.2°C36 mm54%1.1 m/s4.9
202124.6°C18.8°C13.0°C28.4°C9.9°C49 mm42%1.2 m/s4.2
2020 🌧️21.6°C16.8°C12.0°C26.1°C9.1°C143 mm65%1.1 m/s4.2
201923.0°C17.2°C11.4°C26.8°C4.5°C55 mm46%1.2 m/s4.3
201824.3°C18.5°C12.8°C26.6°C11.0°C56 mm45%1.2 m/s4.1
201722.9°C17.5°C12.0°C26.1°C7.4°C88 mm52%1.2 m/s4
2016 🔥26.3°C20.4°C14.5°C29.0°C12.5°C70 mm39%1.2 m/s4.2
201525.0°C19.2°C13.5°C27.5°C8.1°C37 mm47%1.2 m/s4.2
201424.3°C18.3°C12.3°C30.5°C9.5°C12 mm44%1.2 m/s4.4
201325.5°C19.4°C13.3°C28.9°C10.2°C13 mm40%1.2 m/s4.5
201223.9°C17.6°C11.3°C28.7°C7.5°C6 mm38%1.2 m/s4.7
201124.3°C18.4°C12.5°C27.4°C8.5°C7 mm42%1.2 m/s4.6
201026.4°C20.1°C13.9°C30.3°C11.4°C14 mm35%1.2 m/s4.5
200924.9°C18.7°C12.6°C27.6°C8.1°C9 mm36%1.2 m/s4.4
200824.1°C18.1°C12.2°C27.2°C8.8°C43 mm46%1.1 m/s4.2
200723.6°C17.6°C11.6°C28.7°C6.7°C10 mm47%1.1 m/s4.6
200624.8°C18.5°C12.2°C30.0°C9.9°C14 mm37%1.2 m/s4.5
200524.7°C18.8°C12.9°C28.9°C9.5°C25 mm48%1.2 m/s4.1
200425.3°C19.4°C13.5°C30.9°C8.8°C12 mm45%1.1 m/s4.7
200322.6°C16.9°C11.1°C26.1°C7.2°C20 mm51%1.1 m/s4
200224.8°C18.6°C12.4°C27.8°C9.2°C33 mm39%1.2 m/s4.6
200125.2°C18.4°C11.6°C27.3°C8.7°C14 mm26%1.2 m/s4.8
200023.5°C17.0°C10.6°C28.0°C7.2°C8 mm33%1.2 m/s4.6
199926.4°C19.4°C12.4°C30.3°C9.4°C7 mm22%1.3 m/s4.9
1998 ❄️22.7°C16.4°C10.1°C25.4°C6.7°C79 mm40%1.2 m/s4.1
199725.2°C18.5°C11.8°C27.4°C9.0°C25 mm27%1.3 m/s4.1
199626.1°C19.6°C13.0°C29.7°C10.0°C7 mm35%1.3 m/s4.3
199525.9°C18.9°C12.0°C30.3°C8.4°C16 mm27%1.3 m/s4.6
199425.4°C18.8°C12.1°C30.4°C5.8°C12 mm30%1.3 m/s4.3
199323.6°C17.2°C10.7°C27.1°C9.3°C24 mm32%1.2 m/s4
199225.9°C18.9°C11.9°C32.5°C8.5°C4 mm27%1.4 m/s4.7
199125.9°C18.9°C12.0°C29.0°C8.9°C21 mm30%1.2 m/s4.3
199023.1°C16.7°C10.3°C26.8°C7.2°C22 mm40%1.2 m/s4
198924.2°C17.8°C11.3°C28.3°C8.4°C16 mm34%1.2 m/s4.2
198824.4°C17.9°C11.5°C28.0°C9.5°C12 mm37%1.3 m/s4.1
198723.6°C17.4°C11.3°C28.3°C7.7°C27 mm41%1.2 m/s4.2
198625.1°C18.3°C11.6°C33.0°C8.2°C2 mm33%1.3 m/s5.1
198525.8°C19.2°C12.6°C30.1°C9.6°C12 mm31%1.3 m/s5
198426.0°C19.2°C12.4°C29.6°C9.3°C4 mm27%1.3 m/s4.7
198324.6°C17.9°C11.1°C29.4°C8.1°C6 mm27%1.3 m/s—
198222.7°C16.8°C10.8°C26.9°C6.8°C66 mm51%1.1 m/s—
198123.4°C17.6°C11.7°C26.3°C9.5°C31 mm46%1.2 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Pakyong March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Pakyong in March?▼

The average high in March is around 24.4°C with lows near 12.1°C (mean 18.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Pakyong in March?▼

March averages 32 mm of rainfall in Pakyong, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 143 mm in 2020.

What was the hottest March on record in Pakyong?▼

The hottest March reached 33°C in 1986. The coldest dipped to 4.5°C in 2019.

Has March in Pakyong gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 0.2°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 11.7°C to 12.9°C while daytime highs eased from 24.5°C to 23.7°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is March a good time to visit Pakyong?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Pakyong and one of the drier months, so plan for around 24.4°C daytime highs and 12.1°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Pakyong?▼

Not quite — March is the 5th coolest month in Pakyong, averaging 18.3°C.

What should I pack for Pakyong in March?▼

For March in Pakyong, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 24.4°C and lows of 12.1°C.

Is Pakyong humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 40% — relatively dry.

How windy is Pakyong in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 1.2 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 1.4 m/s (1992).

Which March had the most rainfall in Pakyong?▼

The wettest March on record was 2020 with 143 mm. On average, March sees 32 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Pakyong behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.